Jacques Fortier
Jacques Fortier
@jacquesf@jacquesfortierart.com
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  • Fed Coyote

    A recent study of San Francisco Coyotes showed that they’re eating more human food than natural prey. One thing I noticed in the study was a high occurrence of menhaden, commonly used in pet food. That could come from food left for feral cat colonies, food for outdoor pets, or people feeding Coyotes pet food.…

  • Curlew on the Edge of the World

    A Long-Billed Curlew watches the swell as a storm rolls into Northern California.

  • Vastness

  • Barking Elephant Seal

    Ever seen the back of a Northern Elephant Seal’s throat? This is as close as I hope to ever get!

  • Estero Hawk

    The first year I went to Point Reyes, there were Red-Shouldered Hawks everywhere. One time, I didn’t even notice one of them perching in front of the spot where I parked my car until a couple of guys with big lenses made a beeline for the bush (I’ve gotten a bit better at spotting wildlife).…

  • Land Ho

    A Northern Elephant Seal emerges from the ocean onto a sheltered beach.

  • Curious Pup

    One of my most memorable wildlife moments last year. A Coyote family set up a den near a busy footpath, giving me an opportunity to observe the pups with minimal disturbance. This curious pup came to investigate me. I stayed as still as possible as it ventured closer and closer. The pup chose to stay…

  • Rock Wren on a Tree

    In fairness to scientists, this Rock Wren is on a dead tree. If it were a live tree, I think they’d have quite a a lot of explaining to do!

  • Yearning

    If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the laborers to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea. — Not actually Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

  • On Fleek

    It’s always a pleasure to visit with these tiny and stylish owls.