Forest Inspector Africa were silhouetted with vibrant hues

were silhouetted with vibrant hues of yellows and oranges

Mother bear was very aware of the roadway

We were near the safety of a vehicle

I managed to snap a couple of shots before hearing a crack and then

The herd was obviously very tightly knit and I enjoyed watching their interactions as I photographed them

Forest Inspector Africa were silhouetted with vibrant huesPrince Albert National Park, SK The pileated woodpecker's distinctive drumming can often be heard as they drill into tree trunks to look for insects. They are a year round resident of Saskatchewan's boreal forest where this photo was taken. Their bright red head feathers help make them easy to spot.