Catherine Babault

Professional nature and wildlife photographer on #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia Published in magazines and author of three photo books. Photo tours and workshops year-round in groups or private, to amateur and pro photographers, in English and French. Details on my website.

#photography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #PhotoTours #VancouverIslandWildlife

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2026-04-15 00:27:12 UTC

Pacific chorus frog, also known as Pacific tree frog (Pseudacris Hyla regilla) camouflaged in a patch of salal.
#photography #wildlife #frog #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife.
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2026-04-07 02:57:37 UTC

I had this photo enlarged in 36x24'' and I can't believe how beautiful it looks. This is only part of the waterfall as I tend to focus on details. In this case, I liked the moss on the boulders and the soft light in the forest.
I have it framed and it will be for sale at the Heart of the Valley Market this weekend in Courtenay. See you there!
#photography #LandscapePhotography #waterfall #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Courtenay
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2026-04-04 03:22:15 UTC

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@nprofile…cja7 Beautiful! It's blooming here on Vancouver Island too.

2026-04-04 02:05:53 UTC

It's the weekend, take it easy! ☺️
C'est le week-end, prenez ça cool ! 🏖️
#photography #photographie #SeaLions #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-03-31 23:27:26 UTC

I just want to let Vancouver Islanders know that guests on my tours find you super friendly and apparently we smile a lot. They seem surprised how happy, relaxed and friendly people are here. Anyway I thought you should know. Cheers! 😊
#VancouverIsland

2026-03-31 02:22:29 UTC

Vancouver Island marmots will soon come out of hibernation. Some colonies are located on ski hills so they close the ski resort for a few weeks in April.
This marmot is endemic to Vancouver Island. It's an endangered species that is making a remarquable recovery thanks to marmots.org
#photography #wildlife #marmots #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #conservation #EndangeredSpecies
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2026-03-28 16:58:40 UTC

Hundreds of sea lions gathered for the herring spawn on Vancouver Island this year. It attracted orcas, of course. Bald eagles, shorebirds, ducks and gulls enjoyed the feast as well.
All images and footage in this video were taken from the shore. I organize photo tours on land each year during the herring spawn if you're interested...
#photography #wildlife #HerringSpawn #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q--TqKIPtqM

2026-03-25 01:05:34 UTC

Caption?
#photography #photographie #SeaLions #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #wildlife
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2026-03-24 05:00:15 UTC

Just realized that March 23 is #WorldBearDay A bit late to the party but some of you probably know that they are one of my favourite subjects to photograph. I have a page in my portfolio dedicated to black bears: https://www.catherinebabault.com/black-bears-on-vancouver-island and another one for grizzly bears: https://www.catherinebabault.com/grizzly-bears-on-vancouver-island
Here's a photo of a beautiful black bear during the salmon run on Vancouver Island.
#photography #VancouverIslandWildlife #bears #wildlife
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2026-03-23 17:47:08 UTC

Still going through hundreds of photos taken during the herring spawn. I am hoping to release a short video soon but be patient with me! it is going to take some time.
#photography #photographie #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2026-03-22 20:10:36 UTC

A Bald eagle looking for herring as they spawn in eelgrass near the shore.
#photography #wildlife #nature #WildlifePhotography #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia
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2026-03-22 10:56:24 UTC

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@nprofile…wj33 Six of my prints will be on display at the High Commission (Embassy) of Canada in Canberra, Australia, with three other Canadian artists. I wish I could afford to travel there and visit that beautiful country.

2026-03-21 13:30:45 UTC

Starting to sort and process hundreds of photos taken during the herring spawn, which is still ongoing on Vancouver Island.
For this image I liked how the light shows the whiskers on the sea lion. I positioned myself so there were no distracting elements in the frame such as boats and other sea lions. I took this photo kneeled to be at eye level and with a telephoto lens.
#photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia
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2026-03-20 01:24:06 UTC

When California sea lions are not sleeping, eating or farting, they spend the rest of their time barking. For absolutely no reason.
#photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-03-17 15:07:06 UTC

Third clue: High Commission

2026-02-27 13:09:04 UTC

Happy #FungyFriday for those who celebrate!
#photography #photographie #mushroom #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-02-26 20:23:32 UTC

@nprofile…ndfd
Welcome to Mastodon, Goose!
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2026-02-25 04:34:04 UTC

Thanks to the clown with the orange face, there is an increase of international tourists to Canada. 👍 Nice people, great landscapes, interesting wildlife.

2026-01-03 03:12:51 UTC

I have a question for #deaf people only: if you were to take a photo tour in the field with me, how can I accommodate you? What should I do or not do? Thank you. 🙏

2025-12-05 17:03:43 UTC

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@nprofile…s67t @nprofile…vx0n Some people are on the wrong side of history. They will be remembered for their cowardice.

2025-11-26 16:43:26 UTC

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@nprofile…ustj It's cheaper because someone gets exploited at some point on that production line.

2025-11-26 03:09:36 UTC

This holidays season instead of lining the pockets of billionaires by buying gifts on Amazon "because it's convenient", support small businesses, artisans and artists near you. Many of them are struggling in this challenging economy to keep their doors open. YOU can help.
#BuyLocal #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness

2025-11-19 23:06:12 UTC

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@nprofile…e0ym Thanks for the link!
Wildlife is way smarter than some of us think. 😁
Here's the video of a wolf pulling the trap out of the water: https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-wolves-use-line-to-pull-up-crab-traps-in-first-possible-tool-use-by-species/
@nprofile…rl4d

2025-10-29 18:21:12 UTC

I know that some Mastodians don't appreciate those of us trying to sell our art on this platform. I'm aware of this every time I promote my photo tours, books, and prints. That's why I'm grateful to those of you who boost my posts about it. 😘

2025-10-25 13:58:44 UTC

Black bear sow and her cub looking for salmon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
#bears #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-07-14 23:53:55 UTC

A rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) spotted by a client on a private photo tour a couple of years ago. We both ended up lying on the muddy ground to get photos at eye level. 😁
#wildlife #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-06-29 19:44:41 UTC

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@nprofile…eeal Nancy, you are an amazing photographer!

2025-06-26 00:48:21 UTC

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@nprofile…pvuu Super beau site, Daniel !

2025-05-23 23:47:09 UTC

I like this photo, it is actually featured in one of my books. I had to lie on the ground to create this intimate portrait. Sometimes I return home wet and muddy, twigs and moss in my hair, and that for me is a good day in the field.
#FungiFriday #mushrooms #photography #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-05-22 03:50:44 UTC

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@nprofile…0lh9 Never get between a mom and her young, whatever the species: moose, bear, elk... They're cute but from a distance with a good telephoto lens! 😁

2025-05-21 01:06:45 UTC

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@nprofile…0lh9 This is the cutest thing I've seen on the net today. Thank you!

2025-05-02 18:26:34 UTC

In SquareSpace, you can opt to block AI crawlers in Settings. However it doesn't work since ChatGPT appears in my Analytics. Does anyone know if I could add in Website > Utilities > Website Tools > Code Injection this rule without creating any issues:
User-agent : ChatGPT-User
Disallow: /
#SquareSpace #AICrawlers #ChatGPT

2025-04-08 22:57:40 UTC

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@nprofile…79d7 This is such a wonderful project. I see that Monty is supervising the whole operation.

2025-04-07 18:35:16 UTC

For #InternationalBeaverDay I don't have a photo of a beaver but one with signs of the little engineer. I hope it counts!
#wildlife #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-04-05 19:51:43 UTC

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@nprofile…79d7 Sounds like a good plan! :)

2025-04-05 16:49:42 UTC

Bald eagle looking after its eaglet (photo taken last year). After a 35-day incubation period, eggs should hatch at the end of the month on Vancouver Island. Looking forward to it!
#birds #BirdsOfMastodon #photography #nature #wildlife #BaldEagle #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-04-04 23:06:03 UTC

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@nprofile…jc9n 🤣 Never trust a penguin!

2025-04-03 20:51:41 UTC

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@nprofile…79d7 Oh, I live in a city (Courtenay, not exactly Seattle) but there are a lot of green spaces around here and we are surrounded by forests. But sometimes birds start singing at 4 or 5 am so careful what you wish for! 😁 🐦

2025-04-03 15:41:42 UTC

Current situation on Vancouver Island: the salal is wearing its spring colours, the sun is shining, and birds are singing their little hearts out.
#photography #nature #landscape #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #LandscapePhotography #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-04-01 20:35:37 UTC

That's it, I'm giving up on wildlife photography! Too difficult. From now on, I will only photograph kittens and puppies.

2025-03-30 23:25:25 UTC

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@nprofile…pvuu Nice!

2025-03-30 13:39:08 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography
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2025-03-26 00:04:18 UTC

Mentored a 16-year girl for her Capstone project today. Went to a local forest to photograph a waterfall (long exposure), mossy trees and the ocean. Now she photographs in manual mode! Quick learner.

2025-03-23 16:07:15 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography
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2025-03-23 00:14:30 UTC

#photography #beach
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2025-03-20 23:34:21 UTC

Watch my new video about the herring spawn on Vancouver Island!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoyLONviL7I
#HerringSpawn #VancouverIsland #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada

2025-03-15 17:39:19 UTC

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@nprofile…79d7 Still going through hundreds of photos and dozens of short videos. It takes time to sort them out: delete, keep, process, archive, post some on my website, send a newsletter, and create a short video for my website and my YouTube Channel. Lots of work behind the scene. 😁
This year, the spawn was spectacular in my area so I have a few good photos to share.

2025-03-15 14:53:55 UTC

I took enough photos and videos during the herring spawn to create a short video. Stay tuned!

2025-03-15 02:35:51 UTC

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@nprofile…s8q8 Beautiful photo! The colours are beautiful and also because we rarely see the tail of a hummingbird like that. Great capture!

2025-03-14 02:48:56 UTC

#FoggyFriday - Spot the fisherman! 😁
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#photography
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2025-03-13 02:48:41 UTC

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@nprofile…eeal I went on a solo road trip in that area a few years ago. I visited and recommend in no particular order: Homer, Talkeetna, Denali, Seward, and Exit Glacier.
@nprofile…qzhw Hi Chuck, do you have any recommendations? :)

2025-03-12 04:13:14 UTC

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@nprofile…07t5 Thanks very much, Bob. That's my homework for tomorrow. :) Someone had recommended me a software but I can't remember the name. I'll look into Darktable user manual.

2025-03-12 04:01:58 UTC

What is the best software for noise reduction?
#photography

2025-03-11 15:34:55 UTC

Happy #TongueOutTuesday for those who celebrate.
#photography #elks #wildlife #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia
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2025-03-10 23:17:51 UTC

A view of Vancouver Island this morning. The roe herring seine fishery opened yesterday.
#HerringSpawn #photography #sunrise #LandscapePhotography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-03-03 22:30:37 UTC

#BloomScrolling - This is a bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) to cheer you up! Remember that spring is just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere.
#flowers #FlowerPhotography #photography #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-03-03 17:10:05 UTC

Squirrel!
This red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) had found shelter on the branch of a big Douglas fir during a winter storm in Tofino and had a snack.
#squirrel #wildlife #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #Tofino #BritishColumbia #WildlifePhotography
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2025-03-03 17:01:28 UTC

This is my new home. Follow me for photos of wildlife and nature on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where I live. I share my passion for nature photography and conservation through my photo tours and workshops held all year round on Vancouver Island. #VancouverIslandWildlife
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#photography #wildlife #nature #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-03-02 21:27:20 UTC

River otter I photographed the otter day on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It was leaving its scent on moss and boulders, probably marking its territory for potential mates or rivals.
#wildlife #photography #RiverOtters #nature #WildlifePhotography #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-03-02 16:47:27 UTC

The herring spawn on Vancouver Island happens around March, it attracts a lot of wildlife. I give photo tours each year. Here's what you could see on my tours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP5H2hQQoSc Limited to 3 persons per tour, sign up early: https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops
#photography #HerringSpawn #nature #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife