We love a good wildlife shot, but nature photography can quickly become dangerous for both humans and animals. In this episode, Michelle chats with Erin Ryan, a biologist and wild animal welfare specialist at the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, about the potential threat of irresponsible wildlife photography practices and easy tips to remember the next time you shoot flora and fauna. Then, journalist Jennifer Kingsley reveals her unexpected suggestion to replace the beaver as Canada’s national animal.
Special thanks to:
Erin Ryan, Wild Animal Welfare Specialist, BC SPCA
Andy Lamovsek, cottager
Articles referenced:
“Don’t do it for the ’gram” by Caroline Barlott (Cottage Life magazine, May 2022)
“Is the chickadee the most Canadian animal?” by Jennifer Kingsley (“The Great Canadian Creature Feature,” Cottage Life magazine, June/July 2021)
Links:
To enter the Cottage Life Photo Contest: https://cottagelifephotocontest.com/
To enter the BC SPCA photo contest: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bc-spca-wildlife-in-focus
Connect with Cottage Life:
- cottagelife.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/cottagelife/
- Twitter: @cottagelife
- Instagram: @cottagelife
- Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/cottagelife/
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/CottageLifeMagazine/
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