Sandhill cranes stretch and leap in a wild morning dance, their wings catching the first light over the marsh.

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” — Martha Graham

#SandhillCranes #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #PrairieLife #ManitobaWildlife

A Western Meadowlark perched against a Manitoba sky, its golden chest glowing in the sun.

“Even the smallest perch becomes a stage when the world is your audience.”

#BirdPhotography #WesternMeadowlark #PrairieBirds #ManitobaWildlife #GrasslandSongbird

A crab spider waits in patience and strikes in silence — nature’s choreography of survival in perfect balance.

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu

#MacroPhotography #WildlifePhotography #CrabSpider #NatureInBlackAndWhite #ManitobaWildlife #BNWMacro

Breathing wildfire smoke isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s not good for your overall health. Here’s why a proper respirator matters. #canadawildfire #mbwildfire #manitobawildlife

A trio of Greater Yellowlegs picking through the mudflats, one quietly calling to the other. Afternoon light catches on their golden legs and the rippling water around them.

#GreaterYellowlegs #BirdPhotography #WetlandBirds #ManitobaWildlife #WildlifePhotography

A female Red-winged Blackbird darts through golden cattails, breakfast in beak, wings glowing in morning light.

“Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom.” — Friedrich Schiller

#RedWingedBlackbird #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #PrairieWetlands #ManitobaWildlife

You might be surprised to learn that cougars are found in Manitoba, but they’ve likely existed here for thousands of years!

In this video, Dr. Randy Mooi shares some of the features that make this animal such a powerful predator: youtu.be/P2_IB_rNjfc #ManitobaWildlife #Cougar #Zoology #DYK

🌾 Standing tall in the prairie grass — a pair of Sandhill Cranes on Highway 12 near Lonesand, Manitoba.

📸 Canon 5D Mark IV + 100–400mm
🖼️ Prints available: rudidueck.com/store

#SandhillCranes #BirdPhotography #ManitobaWildlife

What started as a sunset photo cruise turned into an epic bald eagle sighting 🦅 Photos taken 1 minute apart—same scene, totally different vibes. These tours are something else. #ManitobaWildlife #EagleCruise #PhotographyTour