Episode 76

Looking Back at the Top Wildlife Encounters of 2025
Written By Ron Hayes
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It’s that time of year for the BTW Crew’s favourite annual session: reflecting on memorable wildlife encounters from the past year. Two thousand twenty-five was a big year of photography accomplishments and phenomenal luck. Ron, Jason and Mark discuss their favourite moments and share personal stories about wildlife encounters and photography techniques. Special thanks go out to our supporters for helping make 2025 such an amazing year of new experiences, and thanks for sharing the thrill of wildlife photography, the joy of sharing experiences with friends, and the surprises that nature brings.

Sound Bites

  • "The morning that the moose stood still."

  • "Go out when the conditions are bad."

  • "Incredible wolf encounters this year!"

  • "Life is about making time for experiences."

  • "Wildlife photography is 95% waiting."

  • "Personal milestones make the best memories."

  • "Nature always surprises us in the best ways."

Chapters

  • 03:10 Reflecting on 2025: Highlights and Experiences

  • 06:04 Sponsorship Appreciation and Community Engagement

  • 08:50 Personal Highlights from the Year

  • 11:58 Photography Adventures and Techniques

  • 18:02 Wildlife Encounters and Memorable Moments

  • 27:02 Looking Ahead: Future Photography Opportunities

  • 28:49 Incredible Wolf Encounters

  • 34:20 Memorable Wildlife Photography Experiences

  • 40:56 The Dynamics of Wildlife Behavior

  • 49:31 Introduction to Drone Photography

  • 55:24 Reflections on Life and Wildlife

  • 01:03:01 Capturing Unique Moments in Nature

  • 01:10:20 Personal Milestones and Family Moments

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Ron Hayes
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