There are places on the map that look empty from a distance—broad sweeps of color with few roads, few towns, and few signs of human presence. Saskatchewan is often painted that way in the imagination: a province of open skies and endless fields. But step into the land itself, walk its edges and waterways, and a different truth emerges. From the Prairie Potholes in the south to the Artic Tundra in the North, beneath the wide horizon lies a mosaic of habitats as rich and varied as any in North America. Each one humming with life, each one shaped by forces older and wilder than we often remember.

About this Series – Coming Late August 2026

Join me on my photographic reflections of the Land of Living Skies, where each experience unfolds into its own small story.

INTRODUCTION

In 2022, my son enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, opening a door for me to explore and photograph the natural world across the province. Over the next four years, I walked through every season it offered — from winter days at fifty below while photographing Snowy Owls, to the green surge of spring migration, to the burnished transitions of fall. My travels carried me from the Prairie Pothole Region south of Saskatoon, through the Aspen Parklands woven around the city, and north into the Boreal spruce forests of Prince Albert National Park. Together, these three regions form a continuous story of Saskatchewan’s wild heart — a journey from pothole to river to forest, from open sky to deep shade to northern shore. Whether you are a birder, a photographer, or simply someone who loves the quiet truth of wild places, I invite you to walk these landscapes with me, one habitat at a time.

BACKGROUND AS A NATURALIST, PHOTOGRAPHER & BLOGGER

I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than forty years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. From its inception, I have served as an eBird Reviewer and Hotspot Editor for my region, and I currently hold the #2 all‑time rank in species recorded. As an active member and past president of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have appeared across dozens of websites and field‑oriented platforms. In 2019, I published the first entry on my blog, Reflections of the Natural World. Today, more than 670 posts later, those reflections have been read in over 150 countries. As an iNaturalist Ambassador, I have submitted more than 5,100 photographic observations across ten countries.

SASKATCHEWAN BY THE NUMBERS — SO FAR

I’ve enjoyed four extended opportunities to explore the natural world of central Saskatchewan. I’ve recorded 172 bird species across 52 complete eBird checklists, ranging from the Prairies between Dundurn and Young to the Aspen Parklands threaded through the capital, and north into the Boreal spruce forests around Waskesiu Lake in Prince Albert National Park. On iNaturalist, I’ve documented more than 250 observations — from Purple Pitcher Plant to Canada Lynx. The numbers outline where I’ve been, but the stories that follow reveal what those places felt like to walk.

LET THE STORIES BEGIN…

Follow with me and SUBSCRIBE BELOW as I explore the fascinating and diverse wonders of Nature in the Land of Living Skies!