Landon Mechalchuk captured the essence of nature surving wildfires. This osprey protecting its nest in the midst of an unnamed fire on Ootsa Lake.

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Landon Mechalchuk captured an emotional picture of this Osprey trying to survive wildfires. The Osprey near its nest in the midst of an unnamed fire on Ootsa Lake. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)

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