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As August rolls around in Alberta, you may start noticing something a little unusual in the sky or gathering in the trees: crows! 🐦‍⬛

While it might look like they’re having a giant neighbourhood meeting, these gatherings are part of the seasonal movements of crows. As summer winds down, crows begin forming larger groups, coming together to feed, roost, and prepare for the months ahead.

And did you know? A group of crows is called a “murder”! While the name sounds rather ominous, there’s nothing sinister about these gatherings. Crows are highly intelligent and social birds, and larger groups can include several family groups coming together.

You may see dozens, or even hundreds, gathering in trees, fields, or along favourite roosting spots. Listen closely and you’ll hear plenty of conversation as they call, socialize, and keep an eye on what’s happening around them.

Have you noticed the August crow gatherings in your area? 🖤

Every wonder what the story is behind an image? 📷

Every one of our products features one or more of our own wildlife photographs depicting the awe, wonder and beauty of nature.

And behind every image is a story that we love to share. Today we're sharing the story behind the image of "Nature's Tiny Jewels" ... those amazing hummingbirds.

Every spring, here in the Columbia Valley, we eagerly wait for the return of the hummingbirds.

Often we’ll be sitting quietly on our deck when we suddenly hear a loud buzz nearby. Our first thought is always the same - that’s a pretty loud bee! Then we look up and realize… it’s a hummingbird hovering in midair!

This collage, Nature’s Tiny Jewels, features several hummingbirds we photographed last spring during our very first season living in the Columbia Valley. We were incredibly fortunate that the home we were staying in had an extremely high deck overlooking the valley, placing us almost level with the treetops - and that’s exactly where all the action was happening...

Though they may be tiny, hummingbirds bring incredible energy, color, and wonder to every spring day. To us, they truly are nature’s tiny jewels.

To learn the rest of the story of "Nature's Tiny Jewels" read about it in our blog at https://backtonatureapparel.com/blogs/stories-behind-the-images/natures-tiny-jewels

All of our stories can be found on our website, alongside every product.

✨ Ever seen this many hummingbirds in one place?

Introducing our “Nature’s Tiny Jewels” Hummingbird Tote Bag - featuring a collection of vibrant hummingbirds captured in motion, each one a fleeting moment of wild beauty brought to life through our photography.

Lightweight, durable, and proudly made in Canada, this tote isn’t just practical… it’s a piece of nature you can carry with you 🌿

Whether you're heading to the market, out for a walk, or simply want to bring a little colour into your day, this bag is designed to spark conversation (and yes… people will ask where you got it 😉)

And the best part?

Every purchase helps support wildlife rehabilitation efforts, giving back to the very nature that inspires everything we create.

🛍️ Shop now and carry a little piece of nature with you. https://backtonatureapparel.com/products/hummingbird-medium-tote-bag

📸 Happy World Photography Day!

For us, wildlife photography has always been about so much more than capturing a beautiful image. It’s our therapy, our reason to slow down, be present and simply spend time in the wild places we love.

And somehow, the raven feels like the perfect image to share today.

Ravens have long been seen as messengers between two worlds, moving between the seen and unseen, the familiar and the mysterious. In many ways, we feel photography does the same.

Through our cameras, we’re able to capture a fleeting moment in the wild and carry it back with us. A look, a behaviour, a story that might otherwise have gone unseen. Then, through our photographs, we get to share that moment with you.

Perhaps that’s one of the things we love most about photography. It allows us to be messengers for the wild world we love so much.

Happy World Photography Day from both of us!

Nature is therapy, food for the soul.

📷 Keltie & Stan 💜