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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 27/08/2026

A belted kingfisher diving down into a lagoon to catch some fish. #birds #photography

A belted kingfisher up in the air with wings up and out, getting ready to dive down into a lagoon. Behind the bird is a clear blue sky.

A belted kingfisher flying low over the lagoon with a fish in its mouth.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 21/08/2026

A serene morning at Esquimalt Lagoon 💙

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 20/08/2026

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! Nothing makes me happier than being in nature with my camera. 📸💚 #wildlifephotography #birds #mammals #wildlife

A one year old sandhill crane prunes its feathers.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 28/07/2026

Some highlights from Day 1 of @ncccnc.bsky.social’s Big Backyard BioBlitz! 🌿🪶🌼🦝 There’s still time to sign up: backyardbioblitz.ca #CommunityScience #photography #NCCBioBlitz

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 21/07/2026

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁❤️

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 30/06/2026

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/12/2025

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. ♡

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 27/12/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/07/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 20/06/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 08/06/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 05/06/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 10/05/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 10/05/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 04/05/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 04/05/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 04/05/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/04/2025

Here’s some video proof 😂

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/04/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 29/04/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 24/04/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 22/04/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 06/04/2025

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

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 03/04/2025

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.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 03/04/2025

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

Three greater white-fronted geese on a log.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 03/04/2025

Did some more birding this week and spotted my first Mountain Bluebird and Yellow-Rumped Warbler! #Lifers #Birds #BirdPhotography

A mountain bluebird perched on a branch.

Yellow-rumped warbler perched on a branch of a cherry blossom tree. Pink cherry blossoms surround the bird.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 21/03/2025

Berry turned 2 today and got spoiled with all his favourite things! 🩵🐶🎂 #DogsOfBluesky #Barkday

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 19/03/2025

My little man turns 2 this week 🩵🥹 #DogsOfBluesky

A small white fluffy mini poodle mix dog wearing a cozy dark green knitted sweater with three wooden buttons. The dog has a gentle expression with dark round eyes and a black nose, sitting on a couch in a warmly lit living room. The background is slightly blurred, featuring framed artwork and a soft gray couch.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 14/03/2025

Heavy hail in Coquitlam a few min ago. #bcstorm

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 22/02/2025

Counting down the days till spring ❀

A black and white photo of delicate flowers in full bloom, with soft petals and intricate branches reaching towards the sky.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 14/02/2025

Love is in the air (and on the water)! ♥️ These red-necked grebes were in the middle of their courtship display, sitting close together and turning their heads side to side. #birds #ValentinesDay

A pair of red-necked grebes float on a rippling blue lake, facing each other with open beaks in a courtship display. Their plumage features striking rusty-red necks, black caps, and white cheeks, contrasting against the water.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 14/02/2025

Nature can be brutal, but that’s what makes it so incredible to witness. Walking down the Stanley Park Seawall, I saw this bald eagle hunt a gull. It disappeared into the distance… only to return with its catch in its talons. #birds #VancouverWildlife #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfBluesky

A bald eagle soaring just above the surface of the water in Burrard Inlet with its wings fully extended. The eagle has just caught a gull, which is held in its talons. The background consists of rippling water reflecting sunlight.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 09/02/2025

Haven’t been out shooting during the early morning golden hour in years! Definitely something to get back to this year. Here’s a red-winged blackbird on a cool, sunny spring morning from a few years ago. #stunday #birds #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography

A red-winged blackbird perched on a flowering branch at sunrise, with warm golden light highlighting its feathers. Visible breath escapes from the bird’s beak, creating a misty puff in the cool morning air.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 07/02/2025

#TimelineCleanse: A group of harbour seals resting on rocky shores in the Strait of Georgia. 🦭 How many can you spot? 👀 #WildlifePhotography #mammals #beautifulbc #shotoncanon #sigma150600

A group of harbour seals resting on moss-covered rocks by the ocean. Some seals are lying on their sides, while others peek curiously at the water. The scene is peaceful, with shades of green moss, brown rocks, and calm blue-green water surrounding the lounging seals.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 04/02/2025

An egret wading through the shallow waters of Lake Nicaragua. Cold days like today make me want to run away to someplace tropical. 🏝️ #WildlifePhotography #birds #sunset

The silhouette of an egret wading through the shallow waters of lake Nicaragua under the bright orange setting sun.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 26/01/2025

Visited Bloedel Conservatory this morning for a mini tropical escape. 🌿 #NatureTherapy #Vancouver #IndoorGarden

Close-up of lush, green tropical palm leaves with dramatic lighting and shadows, creating a vivid contrast against a dark background.

A small waterfall surrounded by dense greenery including palm fronds, ferns, and various tropical plants.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 24/01/2025

Mornings in nature always hit different. 🌲 #BeautifulBC #DogsofBluesky

Calm water reflecting the sky and a few remnants of wooden posts sticking out of the water in the foreground. In the background are forested mountains. The sky is a mix of soft blues and light clouds.

A small white fluffy dog wearing a red sweater walking on a fenced pedestrian bridge. The dog is on a blue leash, and the background features trees and sunlight filtering through.

Close-up of moss-covered tree branches in a forest, with sunlight streaming through the trees.

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Nila Sivatheesan @nila.photo · 23/01/2025

pretty skies + my fluffball = daily dose of joy 💕 #dogsofbluesky #beautifulbc

A sunset view featuring a gradient sky transitioning from deep blue to vibrant orange and pink hues. The silhouette of dense evergreen trees dominates the foreground, with a suburban area and a tall building visible below. Mountains rise in the distance.

A fluffy white dog with curly fur stands on a balcony with wooden tiles, gazing up with big, round eyes. The dog has a cute button nose and floppy ears, with a soft pinkish tint to its fur caused by the light of the sunset.

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