Snapping Turtle

Was just minding my own business fishing along the culvert when I heard something move in the bush behind me. Went to take a closer look and to my surprise found this pretty big snapping turtle trying to make his way down the hill to get to the water.


For more information on the Snapping Turtle visit :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapping_turtle

Squirrel

These pictures were taken at Green's Creek. Was fishing for catfish that day when this little bugger caught my attention. Took a few snap shots!

For more information on the Squirrel visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel

Raccoon

Was fishing Green's Creek today and saw this little guy wondering around. I got pretty close to get theses shots and he didn't seem to mind being on camera. I think it was sick or dying as he didn't move alot and was not afraid by the presence of a few fishermen near by.

For more information on the Raccoon visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racoon

Common Garter Snake

This little bugger sneaked up behind me while I was fishing the shore line at Petrie Island. Tried not to scare him too much, while graping my camera. Took a few good close-ups before scaring it away.

For more information on the Common Garter Snake visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_garter_snake

Great Blue Heron

Fished all summer long at Petrie Island and saw a bunch of these every time out. There is a big population of the Great Blue Heron at Petrie Island. There are channels that u can easily access by Kayak or Canoe that hold alot of these birds.  

For more information on the Great Blue Heron visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_blue_heron

Painted Turtle

Was out Kayak fishing during the summer and saw ton's of these turtles all over the place. They are the most common turtle in North America. Got a few nice pictures I would like to share with you. I might have walked in, or should I say paddled in on someone!

For more information on the Painted Turtle visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_turtle

Pileated Woodpecker

Was doing some shore fishing at Petrie-Island a few years ago and took these nice pictures of a couple of pileated Woodpeckers. They were pecking away at the electrical pole. Zappppp!

For more information on the Pileated Woodpecker visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pileated_Woodpecker