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Steve Waycott Wildlife Photography 🍁
@stevewaycott.bsky.social
Hubby, daddy, lawyer, photographer on Canada's east coast. This account is primarily filled with wildlife and nature photography by yours truly, with maybe a bit of snark here and there. If this is your vibe, welcome aboard!
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Hello to everyone who recently followed along! (and also to those who've been here a while) I'm Steve and I'm a hobbyist wildlife photographer in eastern Canada. I post a new wildlife photo every day. I hope you enjoy the photos, and don't be shy to engage if you see something you like!
Distant shot of a Rough-legged Hawk patrolling the vast Tantramar Marsh on a cold, clear winter day.

Tantramar, #NewBrunswick, Canada
December 2025

📸 #birds #raptor #hawk #RLHA #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FoodFinds (a bird with food in its mouth) and this Common Loon (in winter plumage) has found a green crab for breakfast.

#birds #photography #marinelife
January 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
On this #TalonTuesday we have a pair of Bald Eagles presiding over what appears to be a dystopian wasteland (actually just a couple of dead trees in cool light).

Tantramar, #NewBrunswick, Canada
November 2025

📸 #birds #eagle #BAEA #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
According to @robcrank68.bsky.social's official decree, today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlackAndWhite, any bird that is mainly black and white (as opposed to a B&W image of a bird). Here's one of our most iconic marine ducks in eastern Canada, the Common Eider.

#birds #photography #marinelife
January 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
This image of an American Herring Gull suffers from the harsh afternoon light, but is somewhat redeemed by the lovely bokeh balls.

Little Lepreau, #NewBrunswick, Canada
December 2024

📸 #birds #AHGU #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Good morning! For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #speckles&spots (birds with speckled or spotted plumage) we are joined by this magnificent Common Loon (or Diver, depending on where in the world you are). What a glorious few minutes I spent with this beautiful bird.

#birds #photography
January 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Okay, so I culled the 2442 Redpoll photos down to less than 40 using FastRawViewer, then imported them into Lightroom. I'll eventually edit maybe 10-15 of them, and the best 5 or 6 will be shared on social media in due course.

Here's a sample of what I got today.

#cutie #birds #photography
January 5, 2026 at 1:09 AM
I found a pair of Redpolls today that were completely unbothered by my presence and happily hopped from nearby branch to branch picking at seeds. Friends, I took 2442 photos of those two birds. 2442!!

Now I have to cull that 2442 down to about 5-6 (at most). Sigh.

#birds #photography
January 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Considering it's minus 23 degrees Celsius here this morning, the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #snowy bird captures is apt. I spent quite a lot of time lying on the frozen ground photographing this lovely Savannah Sparrow in the bright morning sunlight as it foraged for food.

#birds #photography
January 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Memories of last summer, with a Ruby-throated Hummingbird catching some reflected red light from our hummingbird feeder as she approached for a taste.

Hanwell, #NewBrunswick, Canada
August 2025

📸 #birds #hummingbird #RTHU #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor180600
January 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A female Common Yellowthroat on a beautiful early fall morning.

Kent Island, #NewBrunswick, Canada
September 2025

📸 #birds #COYE #warbler #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Barn Swallow taking a bit of a rest from zooming around like a little jet fighter.

Back Bay, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025

📸 #birds #BARS #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #GoodLight and the Alt Theme is #Gulls, which means this photo of an American Herring Gull bathed in the golden hour light hits both themes! The gull, of course, is truly and utterly unimpressed.

#birds #photography
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful and successful 2026, however that may be measured for you. Here's a Song Sparrow singing us into the New Year.

Maces Bay, #NewBrunswick, Canada
April 2025

📸 #birds #SOSP #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #b&w (bird captures in mono). I like to reach back into my archives for my #BirdOfTheDay pics so I can share some of my faves with more recent followers, but today we're going with an image of a Bald Eagle from last summer. I really like this one.

#birds #photography
January 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
I managed to frame our backyard White-breasted Nuthatch perfectly through the snow-covered branches on Christmas afternoon. Quite happy with this one.

Hanwell, #NewBrunswick, Canada
December 2025

📷 #birds #WBNU #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Reflections, I'm pleased to have a reason to share one of my favourite photos from a few years ago of a Mallard duck just before touching down in the mirror-like water.

#birds #photography
December 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Immature Bald Eagle soaring through the bright morning sky. #TalonTuesday.

Sheffield, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025

📸 #birds #eagle #BAEA #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #branchingout (birds on branches). Hard to choose one from the very many examples I have, but we'll go with this lovely American Robin perching on a slender branch on a warm May morning, surrounded on all sides by the lush spring foliage.

#birds #photography
December 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Paul is hands down the most skilled "insects in flight" photographer I've ever come across. Supernaturally quick reflexes aside, I have no idea how he does it. And even he is looking to improve his skills, which is inspiration for all us mortals that we can strive to improve also.
Almost got this year licked
Time to move forward and upward 👆. Thanks for the love and support and I’ll try and improve on my shots next year 👌🏿.
Nikon Z8 and Z105mm macro. SS1/3200 F11 ISO3200
December 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Rock Pigeon looking down from on high.

Back Bay, #NewBrunswick, Canada
December 2024

📸 #birds #ROPI #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It seems the #BirdOfTheDay theme for today is #BirdButts. Well I certainly have my share of those. Here's the south end of a north bound Black-capped Chickadee.

#birds #photography
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Sunday! Here's a baby White-tailed Deer making its way along the lush riverbank on a beautiful summer morning.

Sheffield, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025

📷 #mammals #deer #WhitetailedDeer #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Another visit with our friendly neighbourhood Raccoon from last summer as she scoured the yard for wayward seeds from the birdfeeder.

Hanwell, #NewBrunswick, Canada
June 2025

#mammals #raccoon #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This Lesser Yellowlegs was quite interested in something flying overhead.

Kent Island, #NewBrunswick, Canada
September 2025

📸 #birds #LEYE #shorebirds #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM