Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective

“I often say my favourite wildlife photos have an environmental aspect, zooming out to provide a greater context. While I love showing this bigger picture to help tell the story, there is an impact and connection that can’t be replaced by a tight portrait shot. In my photo lectures, I go on to mention that whenever possible, try for both! As I’ve learned over many years working with wildlife, you will rarely have everything come together. If and when it does, you may not always be ready. It’s a lifelong pursuit of patience and passion that I’m grateful for.“ 📷 @yurichoufour

“The sacred waters of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw. I am so happy to see this incredible piece of land going back to the nations.. truly a step forward. This was my second anchorage ever so it’s a place that means so much but having the chance to go back last summer with Akala society, elders and so many past and present canoe journey participants truly made me appreciate how this place is theirs and what it means for them.” #whales #ocean 📷 @agatsunshine

“In the eyes of a pregnant turtle like the one pictured here, sunny roadside gravel seems like a great place for a nest. Unfortunately for snapping turtles, the road is trap. Vehicle collisions and easy access by predators means that many roadside nests are not successful. We must ensure that any roads we build and maintain don’t inflict unnecessary damage to our wildlife. Thankfully, turtle fencing and the creation of nesting habitat away from the road can dramatically decrease mortality. By removing these “ecological traps” from the landscape, we are working towards a future where humans and wildlife can better coexist. This roadside nest was reported to the Canadian Wildlife Federation Turtle program for southeastern Ontario.” #turtles 📷 @liambrennnan

🏊🏼♀️ “While these herons spend most of their time in and around water, they are not very strong swimmers. 🕸️ Their toes are partially webbed, but the level of webbing is not enough to make them strong swimmers. The partial webbing does, however, help them to not sink into the mud while wading.” #heron #wildlifephotography #birdphoto #birding 📷 @blonde_biologist

“Even with there being less American toads hopping about this year from last, the ground has still been coming to life with little brown bouncing specks. With oversized eyes and the placement of them, they can see almost a complete 360 allowing toads to be very aware of approaching threats, which would probably explain how much and many move about as I wander around. These tiny creatures also release a toxin that tastes disgusting to predators and can make them ill, however, I’ve not found a smell, nor had a skin irritation from it before. When I first learned of their toxic trait, I wondered what was so plentiful besides the toads that fed so many garter snakes in our area. I came to learn that garter snakes have actually adapted to being immune to the toads toxic taste, allowing for a bountiful supply of food for the snakes. The toad’s skin, coated in lumping, bumping warts, but again, these are not something that affect people, getting warts from a toad is simply a myth. They may not be the prettiest creature in the animal kingdom, when you get down on their level and view the world, and the rocks become mountains and the sand, water and warts all flicker like stars in the light.” #toad #amphibian 📷 @jillianabrownphotography

🚨 It's finally here! Our second campaign, "Vanishing: The Biodiversity Crisis in Canada", launches today. Over the next couple of weeks we will be covering the primary causes of biodiversity loss in Canada, which are climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, overexploitation, and pollution. Join us as we explore each of the topics through imagery, video, and expert opinions.⁠ ⁠ We will be posting content daily on our social media platforms. To learn more about any or all of the topics covered in the campaign, head over to our website (link in our bio) where we have posted the complete campaign video and the publication document.⁠ ⁠ We have also partnered with four non-governmental organizations with expertise on the topics covered in this campaign: the Invasive Species Centre, Living Oceans Society, Ocean Wise, and Pacific Wild. Please explore their social media content and websites to learn more about their research and advocacy work.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for being part of this journey! We look forward to sharing more with you soon!⁠

Get ready for something monumental!⁠ 👀 ⁠ We're on the verge of launching our second campaign, and we're eager for the big reveal set for October 1, 2024 🎉⁠ ⁠ 👇🏼⁠ Drop a comment on a wildlife species that captivates you or a conservation topic you're passionate about. There's a chance we'll be addressing it in our campaign! ⁠ Footage credits:⁠ Jacquie Matechuk⁠ Ryan Wilkes⁠ Liam Brennan⁠ John Roney⁠ Kylie MacEachern⁠ Mark Williams

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🚨 We're overflowing with excitement as our SECOND CAMPAIGN is on the horizon! Yes, you read that right — as a dedicated, small non-profit organization, we're eager to embark on yet another initiative that emphasizes the obstacles faced in conservation. Stay tuned.

Protecting migration routes for birds requires coordinated efforts across countries and regions, as birds cross vast distances and encounter various threats. A few key strategies are: 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Implementing bird-safe building materials like treated glass that reduces reflections or lights that don’t attract birds can prevent fatal collisions. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Turning off or dimming lights during peak migration seasons, particularly in urban areas, helps reduce light disorientation and exhaustion. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Encouraging the use of fewer toxic chemicals or organic farming methods helps preserve insect populations that birds rely on for food during migration. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Programs like eBird or bird banding stations involve the public in tracking and monitoring bird populations during migration, providing valuable data for conservation efforts. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Supporting International Agreements: Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) or the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), promote collaboration between nations to protect migratory birds across borders. By combining habitat protection, policy measures, and public engagement, these strategies help safeguard vital migration routes for birds worldwide. Image: @liron_gertsman_photography