{"product_id":"den-of-snakes","title":"Den of Snakes","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"47\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLimited Edition \/400\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eThis image of a Northern Yellow Warbler titled \u003cem\u003eDen of Snakes\u003c\/em\u003e, was taken during spring at the Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba, Canada. While thousands of Red-sided Garter Snakes emerged from their winter dens below, this brilliant yellow songbird landed briefly on a weathered branch above the incredible gathering, creating a scene few people ever have the chance to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eThe vibrant yellow plumage of the warbler stands in striking contrast against the endless tangle of black and gold snakes beneath it. Two remarkable wildlife spectacles come together in a single frame—one of North America's most beloved migratory songbirds perched above one of the largest snake gatherings on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eCapturing this photograph required more than simply documenting the snakes. I envisioned creating an image that connected two very different parts of Manitoba's spring migration, waiting patiently for a bird to land naturally within the composition. For just a few fleeting seconds, the warbler settled exactly where I had hoped, transforming an already extraordinary wildlife event into a truly unique photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sometimes the best wildlife images happen when two completely different stories unexpectedly come together. I never imagined a tiny Yellow Warbler would become the perfect subject above thousands of moving snakes.\" \u003c\/em\u003e– Jared\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eAdd this limited edition image to your collection. \u003cem data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eDen of Snakes\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the incredible biodiversity of Manitoba in spring, combining one of Canada's most colourful songbirds with one of the world's most remarkable reptile gatherings. It is a photograph that rewards every closer look and reminds us that nature is full of surprising connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jared VanderMeer Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Unframed","offer_id":47853241598205,"sku":null,"price":1120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Gold","offer_id":47853241630973,"sku":null,"price":1620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ White","offer_id":47853241663741,"sku":null,"price":1620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Black","offer_id":47853241696509,"sku":null,"price":1620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Silver","offer_id":47853241729277,"sku":null,"price":1620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30 \/ Unframed","offer_id":47853241762045,"sku":null,"price":2520.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30 \/ Gold","offer_id":47853241794813,"sku":null,"price":3020.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30 \/ White","offer_id":47853241827581,"sku":null,"price":3020.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30 \/ Black","offer_id":47853241860349,"sku":null,"price":3020.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30 \/ Silver","offer_id":47853241893117,"sku":null,"price":3020.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1862\/8093\/files\/den-of-snakes-reduced_dc6a03c1-e28b-444f-ba74-cddabf9dc7eb.jpg?v=1784400576","url":"https:\/\/www.jaredvandermeer.com\/products\/den-of-snakes","provider":"Jared VanderMeer Art Gallery \u0026 Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}