Sunday, April 17, 2011

Continuing the Hike Along the East Track to the Beaver Pond of the Vermilon River. A Post to My World Tuesday.

Our Favourite Northern Crow


He goes with us


Song Sparrow


Song Sparrow


Red Winged Blackbird


Singing For A Mate


East Wall Of the Beaver Pond

Large Lodge

Second Lodge


Beaver Dam


Close Up of Dam as Song Sparrow Looks On

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Breach in the Dam


Close Up Showing Volume of Water Escaping.


Great Blue Flying Over Pond


Great Blue.


Great Blue



I'll bet you didn't think we were going to say anything. The Beaver pond is just a continuation of the hike on the abandoned East Track. It's a very large pond that they have made, and is really high. I expect the breach in the dam is natural and they'll fix it when some of the water drains out.

Seeing the Great Blue was unanticipated as I didn't think they would be here yet. He was flying on the opposite side. The pond is the size of a small lake, so he is a big guy.




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51 comments:

  1. Bob BushellApril 17, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    That is an amazing blog and great photos.

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  2. Lois EvensenApril 17, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Very nice images. Love taking the walk with you.

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  3. TexWisGirlApril 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    neat to have a beaver dam nearby! we had one in a wisconsin creek we frequented as kids. it was so neat to see their work!

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  4. TammyApril 17, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a nice way to spend the day. Looks like you had a lot of good sightings.

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  5. me ann my cameraApril 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    What a lovely area for a hike. We like crows too. They are so intellent and fascinating. We have several resident Song Sparrows now. They sre so cute with their little breast spot. They nest in out yard every year. A greT Blue! lovely photos. I have yet to see one this spring. Soon I hope!

    Ann

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  6. WillardApril 18, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    A lot of beautiful photos here. This looks to be an exceptional area and I like how it makes asuperb background for the bird photos.

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  7. Amila KanchanaApril 18, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    What a great nature expedition!

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  8. GuyApril 18, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Hi Gary I always enjoy a blog walk. It gives me a real sense of the setting, weather and range of wild life. It is good to see your birds are returning and that you have some open water.

    Regards
    Guy

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  9. jooApril 18, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Superb photos!

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  10. Martha ZApril 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I'm beginning to think that crow thinks he's your personal spirit helper.

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  11. Sylvia KApril 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Fantastic post and photos as always, Gary! I love going on the walks you take us on through your photos! Wonderful views of your world! Thank you -- and Boomer, too! Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  12. MarieApril 18, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Your photos are lovely Gary. Always interesting posts from your wonderful Canadian world. I do wish me and my family one day can go there. I really do want to take part of the lovely nature you have. Friends of mine went there for fishing half a year ago. Met several bears and are still today shaky but thrilld about it :-) Thanks for your comment. I send you a licorice thought ;-) Please have a great week. Boomer looks just gorgeous!!!

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  13. Photo CacheApril 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    a lovely hiking spot. i bet boomer was ecstatic.

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  14. theconstantwalkerApril 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    You have some wonderful wildlife on your doorstep Gary. A lovely part of the world.

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  15. DaveApril 18, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Gary another great post from you and your companion. You live in an incredibly diverse part of the world, your very lucky, however your sharing of these places on your blog is a great testament to your good self

    Cheers
    Dave

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  16. ArijaApril 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Great post with all the birds as well as beaver dam.

    Thanks for your comment, I am very happy to have autumn rather than spring. After our summer heat, the autumn is an absolute treat.

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  17. B i r g i t t aApril 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Really impressing wings this Great Blue have :)

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  18. AlApril 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love beaver dams - I have a couple of shots taken last summer near one that are in my to-post folder. Great shots!

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  19. Kay L. DaviesApril 18, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful photos, Gary. Does the crow really follow you and Boom? That's wonderful.
    I've always loved herons - this one is magnificent.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  20. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Great shots of the great blue! And what a huge beaver dam! Looks as if the snow is taking its time melting though...

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  21. stardustApril 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What a lovely hike enjoying wildlife!

    Our crows are a bit nuisance cause they rip open garbage and litter the street here. They are so clever and watch us on the utility pole as their vantage point. I don't understand crow language at all, but when they are loud, there happens something mess at garbage site. I'd like to see them in the wild.

    To see Great Blue flying over the pond must be relaxing.

    Thank you for sharing.

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  22. CarolynApril 18, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Wonderful post and photos of your local wildlife. This is one of my favourite areas of Ontarios near-north. Thank you for sharing your walk and exploration with us and for stopping by my blog.
    Smiles
    P.S. Boomer needs to meet Uck!

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  23. Stewart MApril 19, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Another great set of pictures and an interesting, if brief tale!!!

    I think the colour (color?) on the back of the crow is wonderful. They really are splendid birds.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  24. RajeshApril 19, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful images of birds. I just love them.

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  25. EG CameraGirlApril 19, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    It still looks very, very cool up there, Gary!

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  26. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Thanks Bob.

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  27. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Both Boom & I enjoyed your company, Lois.

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  28. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    It sure is texwisgirl, although beaver are not rare here.

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  29. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Sure did Tammy.

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  30. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    It was a great hike AMANC.

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  31. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    The forest in its diversity is a great background, Willard.

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  32. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks AK.

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  33. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I think you're right Guy.

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  34. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Thanks Joo!!

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  35. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    He and the Raven, Martha.

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  36. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Thanks SK.

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  37. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    It's always a pleasure to be in the wilderness, Marie.

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  38. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    You bet PC.

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  39. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks Andrew, but no architecture like you have.

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  40. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks Dave!!

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  41. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks Arija.

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  42. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    They are impressive Birgitta!!

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  43. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks Al.

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  44. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Sure he does Kay, he's our guardian.

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  45. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    The Great Blue is really impressive ladyfi.

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  46. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    The Corvid family, crows, ravens and blue jays, are very intelligence, Stardust.

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  47. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks Carolyn.

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  48. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    The crows are certainly not solid black colour. Stewart.

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  49. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    It is and more snow today, EGW.

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  50. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I missed this post earlier somehow. Beautiful pictures. Just, the redwing makes me lonesome for Oregon -- they abound at the Lake where we stay when we're up there. None here. We still have some Great Blues, so they haven't all flown North yet. (Like us.)

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  51. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I'm amazed the great blues come north so early... I know where I'd be. Thanks Sallie.

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