Monday, April 11, 2011

More Views of Spring on the Vermilon River. A Post to My World Tuesday.

River Bank


Small Falls
 As I said spring comes in fits and starts in the north. Today is overcast, about 40F and raining.  The snow, now crystallized, is melting away, but slowly in the forest and along the river bank because of the shade from the trees. This situation still inhibits Boom and I from the more rugged trails. I'd say another week, but we could still get snow.
A Gaggle of Geese.


Close Up.


One Legged Geese
 These Geese are just standing on one foot. They are not injured.

In Flight



In Flight.
 They're exceptional fliers.

Reflected Geese


Ring-billed Gull


Male RedPoll


Male RedPoll


Goldfinch.

Male Hairy Woodpecker.

 Click to enlarge.

Northern Crow
 Now you know how I got the crow to pose.

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37 comments:

  1. never know you say a gaggle of geese??? i thought i was a flock...?

    oh and i loved your Northern Crow!

    Thanks
    Leontien

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  2. Love the geese. They're really lovely creatures. A little on the messy side, however. Good trick with the crow. It gets them every time.

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  3. Hey! Spring has arrived! It doesn't involve donning a NASA like outfit to go outside. That is good enough for now. Yeah, there is still snow in the deep woods but I think that will be gone in a week or so. Here's looking forward to North woods adventures!

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  4. Terrific captures as always, Gary! Love the beautiful geese, the shadow shot of them is perfect! And the crow -- priceless! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  5. Spring sure has come,look at those pretty pretty birds!

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  6. Lovely set Gary, but I do like the Crow.

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  7. A beautiful series Gary, my favourite is the Crow.

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  8. Peanuts are perfect for bribing lots of birds. :))

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  9. Excellent set of pictures and welcome to the spring... Can it come over here ? ;-)

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  10. A lovely series of images Gary. Beautiful birds.

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  11. Wonderful images, love the scenery and the birds.

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  12. Nice photography here. Boomer is absolutely beautiful! I have photo blog (picture window) along with my regular blog. I'm hoping to be a gifted amateur myself someday. For now I'm just learning, learning, learning! Glad to have found this spot.

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  13. Beautiful images of spring and birds. You are showing us great variety of birds.

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  14. Fabulous shots! And what a photogenic crow!

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  15. Fantastic shots!!! Really nice to visit you=) Have a nice day!!

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  16. Yup a gaggle of geese, Leontien.

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  17. The geese are interesting birds Louise. I think the bad rep comes from their urbanization.

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  18. I think we like the crow because he is not quite up to board, Keith.

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  19. It's not really a surething here Chris.

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