The alt #BirdOfTheDay for today is #Busted, birds looking directly into the camera. Judging from it's expression I'm pretty sure this little Northern Pygmy Owl wasn't impressed with being photographed. #owls #birds #wildlife #grumpy #mcoupephotography

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongLegs, any bird with long legs. While you wouldn't expect it from looking at them I think a great grey owl counts. Check out those legs! #owls #birds #greatgrey #mcoupephotography

Super excited to have been featured in Field Light Magazine's first photographers showcase! Whether you're a Kamloops local, or just interested in wildlife in general this magazine is a beautiful collection of photography and stories of the natural world. Check them out at www.fieldlightmagazine.ca

Like many other places, our part of the world is struggling with wildfires and tons of smoke. It does make for some pretty spectacular sunsets though (at least when the sun is visible). The saturation of this photo hasn't been adjusted at all from the raw file. #sunset #wildfire #smoke

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #YourChoice. Whenever I get to choose it's always got to be a great grey owl. This one from last night was kind enough to pose in front of a golden sunset lit field. #owls #birds #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Couldn't not submit for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme which is #Grey, any bird with Grey in its plumage. What fits better than a great grey owl? #birds #mcoupephotography #wildlife

Sometimes bald isn't beautiful, but turkey vultures are still really interesting birds. Their stomach acid is close to zero on the pH scale, easily destroying deadly diseases like anthrax and botulism. #birds #bald #baldisbeautiful #vulture #wildlife

A little late for Easter but this wild rabbit was too cute to pass up. Second shot to show the challenge of photographing these speedy little guys #rabbit #bunny #wildlife #nature #canada #mammal #wildlifephotography #mcoupephotography

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Lifer so here's my first ever Lewis's Woodpecker from a couple of days ago. Do you prefer the "happy" or "elegant" photo? I always have difficulty deciding. #birds #wildlife #mcoupephotography #woodpecker

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #GreyDay - a bird with gray in its plumage. Must be a Great Grey day ;) #greatgrey #mcoupephotography #owls

When you ask an owl to strike a pose and this is what they give you... check out those legs! #birds #owls #wildlife #photography #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Did you know great grey owls have surprisingly long and fuzzy legs? Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongLegs and this little guy was upset that shore birds were getting all the attention. #wildlife #birds #mcoupephotography

Great grey owls also come in a younger fuzzier version ;) #birds #mcoupephotography #birdphotography #owls #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Todays #Birdoftheday theme is #InFlight so here's a great grey owl cruising above a barbed wire fence. #birds #owls #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

After far too long it was great to spend some time photographing my favourite bird. #birds #owls #wildlife #photography #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BadFeatherDay. Young great grey owls go through an "ugly cute" phase and I think this one must have had a rough night.

When this baby great horned owl heard today's #BirdOfTheDay tag was #WingsWideOpen he really wanted to join in the fun. #birds #owls #mcoupephotography #wildlife

Not as exciting as the owls I usually photograph, but common birds like this dark eyed junco have a beauty all their own. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #mcoupephotography

Lol, thanks Alan! Not my fault that great grey was so cooperative on the weekend. I'll take my 15 minute time out but use it to process another shot instead of reflecting... When they are that cooperative the hard part is choosing photos. #birdoftheday #bird #owl #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ScrollBack, going through your most recent bird photos & picking 1-4 favourites. Luckily I had a great grey put on a show this weekend. Closer than usual crop because I love all the feather details you can see when it's viewed large. #birds #owls #greatgrey

Gotta love how much personality these little great horned owls have. Which sibling are you? #birds #owls #greathornedowl #portrait #family #wildchild

Nice! Mine do too ;)

Any other wildlife photographers get blocked by a bunch of people when they have a popular photo? I posted a baby owl photo and have been blocked by 18 people so far today. Do they just dislike owls? #blocked

Anyone else need an adorably sleepy baby great horned owl to get them through the week? #bird #birds #owls #mcoupephotography #wildlife #greathornedowl

Todays #Birdoftheday theme is #LockedOn. Nothing like the feeling of locking eyes with a great grey owl and feeling them stare deep into your soul. #birds #owls #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Happy mothers day to all the mothers out there! #birds #owls #mothers #mothersday

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Parenthood. I think that requires two photos. Some days it's one photo, some days it's the other, and some days it's both. #owls #birds #markcoupephotography #wildlife #parenting #instagramvsreality

Theme for today’s #BirdOfTheDay is #BeautyInBrown so here's a majestic great grey owl (despite their name they do have a lot of brown in their feathers) posed on a brown stump with a light brown background. #birds #owls #wildlifephotography #markcoupephotography

Who wants to play find the owl for today’s #birdoftheday theme of #camoorcontrast. #birds #owls #mcoupephotography

Great grey owl showing off its hide and seek skills for today’s #birdoftheday #camoorcontrast. #birds #owls #markcoupephotography