Canadian Geographic’s Photo of the Month goes to Can Geo Photo Club member Anthony Bucci for this beautiful image of a northern pygmy owl photographed in Chilliwack, B.C.

This image captured our attention because of the strong, direct gaze of the owl, which is captured in perfect light. Using objects in the foreground also creates a dynamic visual, showcasing parts of the owl’s natural habitat.

In Canada, these small owls can be found in Alberta and B.C., typically making their homes in standing dead trees. Although the northern pygmy owl is considered a low conservation concern, this species relies heavily on forest habitats, which are threatened in many places worldwide.

Other photos we featured in April include Justin Bateman's colourful capture of some bucks in a canola field. As well as a visually compelling close up look at some periwinkles photographed by Amanda Peyton-Noseworthy. 

Each Monday, our editors choose a new Photo of the Week to feature as the cover photo on our Facebook account. We share it on Instagram, too!

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We love when you tag us on Instagram using #ShareCanGeo. Here are a few of our recent favourites.

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The Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition ends June 30th! 

This year, we are awarding our grand prize winner the opportunity to take on a two-year term as a Canadian Geographic Emerging Photographer-in-Residence. During this time, they will have up to three winning images in print, be promoted in Canadian Geographic’s masthead, have opportunities to shoot on assignment and more! We also have four category winners and runners-up, who will also have their images published in our November/December 2025 issue.

As always, we’re looking for your best shots of wildlife in Canada — plus non-animal wildlife!  The Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year will be selected from among entries to all four categories. Visit the competition website to read the full list of rules and read about the four categories.