Nila Sivatheesan

@nila

Wildlife photographer • Nature lover • தமிழ் • She/Her • 📍BC 🇨🇦

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Nila Sivatheesan@nila· 8d

Some highlights from day 7 of #NCCBioBlitz! #birds #wildlife #photography @ncccnc.bsky.social

A peacock sitting on the edge of a curb at beacon hill park. The peacock is a vivid blue, contrasting against the dry yellowish grass behind it.

A brown creeper makes its way up a tree trunk.

A bumblebee collecting pollen from purple flowers

A group of mallard ducklings cuddled together in grass at the edge of a pond, taking a nap.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· 13d

Day 2 of #NCCBioBlitz! 🌊 @ncccnc.bsky.social #birds #photography #wildlife

Three oyster catchers standing on a large rock.

A group of gulls standing on an exposed surface in the middle of the lagoon.

An oyster catcher stands on the shores of a lagoon.

European starling standing on a gravel surface along the shores of a lagoon.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· 20d

I love watching these common wall lizards in my garden, but they are invasive in BC and outcompete native #wildlife. 🦎 Here’s how you can stop their spread: - Check cars/boats/equipment for hitchhikers - Inspect soil/potted plants - Log sightings on the BC Invasive Species app #photography

A common wall lizard with green and black scales between two large rocks.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Jul 1

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁❤️

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Jun 30

Dinner party at the lagoon! 🕺🐟 🪶 Great blue herons fly into the lagoon to hunt as the tide rolls in, pushing fish and other critters into shallower water. A few of them got territorial, chasing each other off and showing some real aggression over the best fishing spots. Such a sight to see.

A great blue heron with a live fish in its beak.

A great blue heron chases away another from a fishing spot. Both herons have their wings spread out as they take off from the water.

A great blue herons chases another away from a fishing spot. Both have their wings out, flying just above the water.

A wide view shot of a lagoon filled with great blue herons.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Dec 29

This morning we caught the sunrise at Esquimalt Lagoon and spent some quiet time watching what the morning brought: #birds moving through the water, a harbour seal surfacing now and then, and golden light settling over the lagoon. ♡

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Dec 27

Did a bit of Christmas birding yesterday afternoon and spotted some black turnstones foraging along the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon. #lifer #bcbirds #birds

A black turnstone walks along the rocky shore of Esquimalt Lagoon. Its head is down, looking at the rocks in front of it as it forages.

A pair of black turnstones standing on the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Jul 29

Some highlights from day 1 of #NCCBioBlitz at ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park. 💚 @ncccnc.bsky.social

An eastern kingbird perched at the tip of a cattail in a small marsh.

An orange-legged furrow bee on a yellow tansy.

A western yellow pond lily growing up out of a small stream.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Jun 20

Views from Villa Eyrie Resort 💙 10/10 would recommend. #VancouverIsland #BirthdayWeek #NaturePhotography

View of the Saanich inlet with daisies in the foreground.

Photo of daisies from below, with the blue sky in the background.

View of the Saanich Inlet from our hotel room at Villa Eyrie Resort.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Jun 8

Did some birding this morning 🐦📸 #birds #birdphotography

Great blue heron on a log in a small pond surrounded by tall bushes.

Mallard ducklings walking up a small path from a pond.

American goldfinch perched in a tree, surrounded by green leaves.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Jun 5

Took a little nature walk this afternoon. 🐝🌸 #NaturePhotography #naturesky #bumblebees

A fuzzy horned bumble bee inside the flower of a beauty bush. The butt of the bee is sticking out.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· May 10

One of my fave shots from today is this tree swallow very focused on a little bug flying in front of it. Right after this shot, it swooped down and ate it. 🪶 #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #shotoncanon

A tree swallow perched on a wooden post, looking closely at a little bug flying in front of it.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· May 10

A few of the #birds I spotted this morning while out birding for #GlobalBigDay2025! 🪶 It’s also #WorldMigratoryBirdDay. ☺️ #WMBD2025 #birdphotography #shotoncanon

A pair of sandhill cranes foraging in a lush green field of tall grass.

A barn swallow perched on a tree branch. The branches lower on the tree have green foliage and small white flowers.

A teee swallow perched on a branch with green leaves and small white flowers.

A red winged blackbird perched on top of a small bush. In the background is the hazy silhouette of mountains.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· May 4

Thanks! Here’s a zoomed out version. I’ve been trying to capture more of the environment and habitat in my images lately and love that you can see the mountains and the ocean in this. 🪶

A bald eagle sits on a rocky edge of a small island. Behind the eagle is blue waters from the Strait of Georgia and mountains in the distance under a blue cloudy sky.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· May 4

Here’s one from a couple weeks ago near BC’s Southern Gulf Islands! 🪶

A bald eagle sitting on a large rock. Behind it is the blue waters of the Strait of Georgia and a bright blue sky.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· May 4

For those of you who enjoy #RootPorn… 😅 Don’t worry, she got a trim, fresh soil and a new pot. 💕 #Plants

An extremely root bound winter Heather plant. The roots are packed so tight that it mimics the shape of the pot it was in.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 29

Here’s some video proof 😂

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 29

Very real! ☺️ His name is Berry 🫐🩵

A fluffy white Bichon frisée and mini poodle mix dog lounges on a couch, nestled between a navy geometric-patterned pillow and a textured yellow pillow. The dog has its tongue out, mid-lick. In the background is a tall plant, string lights, and a large balcony door with soft daylight flowing in.

A fluffy white Bichon Frise and mini poodle mix playfully lies on a couch surrounded by patterned cushions—one navy with a geometric design and another bright yellow with a textured surface. The dog is mid-yawn, with its mouth open and paw raised, looking cozy and content in a well-lit room with houseplants and a large window in the background.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 29

Election night anxiety: 100% Berry’s anxiety: 0% Berry’s napping form: flawless #DogsOfBluesky

A small white curly-haired dog is lying on its back, deeply asleep on a bright orange comforter. Its legs are relaxed in the air and its head is turned to the side, looking completely peaceful and undisturbed.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 24

Plus some other birds from this morning at George C. Reifel migratory bird sanctuary in Delta, BC. #birds

A tree swallow perched at the entrance of its bird box. The swallow has an iridescent blue back and white chest. The bird box is wooden and has the number ‘118’ on a white label at the bottom of the box.

A marsh wren perched between two sticks, with its beak open while mid-call. It is surrounded by tall wetland plants.

A yellow rumped warbler perched on a stick. It is surrounded by green leaves and sticks.

A northern harrier soaring in the sky with its wings out and lifted.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 24

My first sandhill crane! ♥️ #lifer #birds

A sandhill crane preening itself. Its head is bent underneath itself so that it can preen its chest feathers. There is a red patch on the crown of its head, and its feathers are a mix of grey and rusty orange.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 23

♡ #EarthDayEveryday

A black-and-white photo of a small, rocky island with a few trees, surrounded by the Salish sea. Faint silhouettes of distant mountains are visible in the background.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 22

Spending my #EarthDay out on the Salish Sea 🌊 🌏

View of a rocky shoreline lined with evergreen trees on one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia. The foreground shows deep blue ocean water under a clear, cloudless sky, creating a serene coastal landscape.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 6

A sunny Saturday afternoon at Ambleside Beach 🩵 #WestVancouver #DogsOfBluesky #BeautifulBC

View of the lions gate bridge and Stanley park under a bright blue partly cloudy sky from Ambleside beach in West Vancouver.

A white fluffy poochon dog wearing a blue dinosaur harness and leash and blue collar standing on a log on top of a rocky beach, looking to the right.

View of West Vancouver under a cloudy sky from Ambleside beach in West Vancouver

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 5

A Friday afternoon nature walk 💚 #DebovilleSlough #Birds #BeautifulBC #birdphotography

A great blue heron perched on a log on the shores of a small stream.

A belted kingfisher perched high on a tree branch, scanning the river below.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 3

And of course some familiar friends. ☺️🐦 #Birds #BirdPhotography

A red-winged blackbird perched on a branch.

A marsh wren calling while perched on the tip of a reed.

A black and white photo of two bald eagles in flight.

Nila Sivatheesan@nila· Apr 3

Today we checked out the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta, BC for the first time. More #lifers for the list! #Birds #birding #BirdPhotography