The American dippers were working hard, delivering beakfuls of juicy invertebrates to their hungry-mouthed chicks.
Connor set up his equipment gradually nearby, on a slippery, near vertical rock. As well as being pleased with the shot, he was relieved not to lose anything in the deep water below. American dippers are closely connected to the river ecosystem. Females build their nests above fast-flowing streams, high enough to be safe from flooding and predators, but low enough to stay moist by the spray. This reliance on the water makes American dipper populations particularly vulnerable to pollution.
Canada
Living in British Columbia in Canada, Connor has first-hand experience of the wilderness, and his photography draws on the knowledge he has gained through a life spent outdoors. Since taking up photography in 2008, Connor has worked as a photographic instructor and photojournalist. He holds a biology degree in ecology, conservation, and evolution from Simon Fraser University.
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