Hitchin’ A Ride With Mom Birds The cubs nuzzled in and

The cubs nuzzled in and they slept with us as we kept a protective watch

but the waterfall at Silverton Falls is just as beautiful and dramatic

The dominant male

A mother polar bear awakes with her newborn cub of the year

Hitchin’ A Ride With Mom Birds The cubs nuzzled in andAlgonquin Provincial Park, Ontario Capturing this image was a challenge, as the waves gently rocked my boat back and forth. I managed to capture this special moment hand holding my 800 mm lens. For the first few weeks of their lives, the loon chicks are entirely dependent on their parents. Seldom do we see loon chicks ride on their parents' back. Although, they sometimes will when predators lurk in the waters below, or when they just want a ride. This