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CatherineBabault

@CatherineBabault@mstdn.ca

Professional nature and wildlife photographer on #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia Published in magazines and author of three photo books. Nature photography tours and workshops available all year round, in English and in French. Visit my website for details.

#VancouverIslandWildlife #photography #PhotoTours

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CatherineBabault, to conservative
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The Vancouver Island marmot is endemic to Vancouver Island. It is listed as an endangered species: there is about 300 marmots in the mountains.

They are coming out of hibernation this month. If you see a Vancouver Island marmot while hiking here, please report your sightings to the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation.

Here’s a video I created about the rarest marmot in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_oYUNNBzU0

#VancouverIslandMarmot #conservation #EndangeredSpecies #wildlife #marmot

CatherineBabault, to random
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The territory of Nunavut turns 25 today. I wish prosperity to all Nunavummiut! 🤍

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-25-years-anniversary-1.7157488

#Nunavut

tantramar, to random
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This whole piece is excellent and worth your time, but if you only read 2 paragraphs…

“For people who are that outraged and furious, my suggestion is that you stop watching so many cable news shows and stop getting your news from social media or videos. That much rage and anger isn’t good for you.

You are being manipulated by a rage machine. Your rage is fueling a profitable industry and driving polarization.”

— @Teri_Kanefield

https://terikanefield.com/the-ronna-mcdaniel-story/

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar My solution was to get rid of my television over 10 years ago and to read the news instead (no videos), and only from trusted traditional media. I pick the news that interest me: local, national and international news. I am not forced fed graphic videos.

CatherineBabault, to Birds
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Went looking for owls this morning and found this beautiful red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) in a forest in Comox Valley. This bird is found in Western Canada. It spends winter in south-west US and Mexico.

tantramar, to random
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I will not get into arguments on the internet. I will not get into argum…

[my mantra since 1993; too often forgotten.]

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar Something saying nothing speaks volume. Something we learn as we get older. Well done, Chris! 👍

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar I had to edit the first word in my post and replace 'something' with 'sometimes'.
Non, ce n'est pas toujours facile, I agree. But you did it! Some people are not worth the time and energy to argue with ;)

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar I don't even have autocorrect 😂

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar I like to make my own mistakes and I don't need autocoorrect to help me with that.

CatherineBabault, to animals
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#ThrowbackThursday
This is Roméo and his wooden pillow (circa 1997).
I showed him as a kitten how to use this log as a scratching post and he did for his entire life. The log followed us every time we moved.

#CatsOfMastodon

tantramar, to random
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What’s the difference between drinking hot water and trying to get a second mug of tea out of one tea bag?

None. There is no difference. #FFS #ThursdayTeaUpdate

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar Useless tip: let it sit a little longer.

CatherineBabault, to random
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Rain has stopped. Time to go chase some owls! 🦉

CatherineBabault,
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@NormanDunbar 😁 I'm going to check anyway :)

tantramar, to random
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Someone online a long, long time ago referred to the grocer’s apostrophe as “holy shit; here comes an s” and I hear it in my head every single time I see an apostrophe doing a plural’s job. #grammar #EatsShootsAndLeaves

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@tantramar

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar Thank's!! 😁

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@tantramar

CatherineBabault, to books
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Wild Vancouver Island is a celebration of the extraordinary diversity of wild animals on Vancouver Island with photographs by award-winning photographer Catherine Babault.
Publication date: April 2, 2024.
Order your signed copy here: https://www.catherinebabault.com/book/wild-vancouver-island-photo-book

CatherineBabault, to random
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I have been tracking owls for the past few days. Saw a great-horned owl this afternoon. Unfortunately it was up a tree with lots of branches and it was backlit so I don't have any good photos but I know where it lives and I will be back! 😁 In the meantime, here's a ball of moss.

#mosstodon

CatherineBabault, to random
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The inside of my book is being printed this week. Expected delivery date to my place on Monday. 😊
I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the thorough feedback of the book cover by @tantramar (thank you very much!) and Laurie Bennett, professional translator, for proofreading the texts.

CatherineBabault,
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@tantramar Your contribution was great, don't be too modest! It made a big difference. Now I see kerning everywhere. 😁

CatherineBabault, to random
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An inspiring woman: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-68651150

CatherineBabault, to random
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How human activity during COVID-19 lockdowns has impacted wildlife behaviour.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/trail-camera-footage-covid-19-1.7150437

CatherineBabault, to britishcolumbia
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Sea anemones in a tide pool. Photo taken during the recent herring spawn on Vancouver Island.

CatherineBabault, to random
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#SaturdayNightQuizz
I have learnt an Australian expression this week: long drop. Can you guess what it is? 🤔

CatherineBabault,
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@carolannie Bravo! :)

CatherineBabault, to Birds
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Mrs. and Mr. Harlequin are interrupted in their courtship by another couple. ‘’This rock is taken!’’

Photo taken during the recent herring spawn.

#birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #avian #wildlife #photography #WildlifePhotography #VancouverIsland #VancouverIslandWildlife #HerringSpawn #BritishColumbia #Canada

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