Biography
Jared Hobbs MSc is a Registed Professional Biologist and wildlife photographer based in Victoria, British Columbia. He has worked throughout the province on many of British Columbia's rarest species and was the 2006 recipient of the international Shikar-Safari conservation award for his dedication to the preservation of species and ecosystems. Jareed has been studying and photographing endangered species since graduating from UBC in 1994. In 2007 he published his first book with Douglas and Mcintyre. Jared continues to strive to increase his knowledge of North America's flora and fauna, capturing unique images of wildlife in their natural habitats to increase public awareness. His images are represented by All Canada Photos and Getty Images. Since 1994 Jared's client base has grown steadily to include clients such as Canadian Geographic, Beautiful British Columbia Magazine, government agencies and environmental groups.
Workshop(s)
The Spotted Owl
by Jared Hobbs
Roosting on the branch of an ancient Douglas Fir or gliding silently over the forest floor, the Spotted Owl is a forest bird, adapted to hunt, sleep, and nest in extensive stands of large old-growth trees. As these ancient stands are increasingly lost to logging, the Spotted Owl population is declining precipitously range-wide and is now all but gone from its former range in BC.
In this talk, the very rare photographs by wildlife photographer Jared Hobbs capture these nocturnal hunters in mid-flight with wings spread, peering out of hollow tree trunks, and tending to their young. This engaging and authoritative talk describes the ecology and natural history of the owls and the threats to their survival. This well-illustrated slideshow is a ‘must see’ for anyone who cares about the preservation of nature and the fate of this emblem of the old-growth forest.
The Art and Insight into Photographing our Feathered Friends!
by Jared Hobbs
No matter where your travels take you in the world; from your backyard or to the most remote wilderness areas around the globe, birds are your constant companion. Most nature enthusiasts love to find and study birds. For the enthusiastic photographer, photographing birds can quickly become an obsessive addiction. In this engaging, well-illustrated talk, Jared will share some insights and techniques to help you capture more engaging images of our feathered friends. We’ll talk about composition and technique, equipment, bird behaviour, ethics and places to go to find and photograph birds.