Saturday, April 9, 2011

Spring on the Vermilon River. A Post to Camera Critters

The Open River


Close Up of Open Water
 More areas in the river are continuing to open up.

Far Bank


Near the Open Water


Close Up
 Canada Geese arrive, but the RedPolls are still hanging on. It's sort of a mix of spring and winter.
In Flight


Male RedPoll


Male RedPoll

Robin
If RedPolls are a winter visitor then the Robin is an early sign of summer.

Ring-billed Gull

 The Gulls seem to be around all the time but move closer to the water as the ice melts.
Northern Crow
Isn't he the perfect guy to say: " Have a good day!!"

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43 comments:

  1. Amila KanchanaApril 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Gary, All these photos are brilliant,adorable birds and spectacular scenery!

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  2. Lois EvensenApril 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Very, very nice! Just love seeing the thaw and the birds enjoying it, too.

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  3. TexWisGirlApril 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    These are great shots!!! I never tire of your redpolls (or crows and ravens). That male redpoll is gorgeous!

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  4. DarApril 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Your photos always bring peace. Love the redpoles brightness. Spring bird color is a blessing.
    BlessYourHearts

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  5. CarlettaApril 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Opening up but still in need of a major meltdown I see. :)
    I just love those RedPolls every time you post them. These shots have great clarity.
    You might want to add, 'I dare you' to the crows greeting. They are so ominious I think.

    Carletta's Captures

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  6. Bob BushellApril 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    It looks like it's the winner, it's the Redpolls.

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  7. jeanlivingsimpleApril 9, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    The Redpolls are such beauties. I like the one of the Robin in the tree and the Crow looks menacing. What a capture! Great to see y'all are thawing out.

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  8. Jen SanfordApril 9, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Ha I've been complaining that it's cold here (in the 50's) and you've got tons of snow on the ground!

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  9. GuyApril 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Gary

    Nice to see open water. THe shot of the crow is just wonderful. I was waiting to hear the caw.

    Regards
    Guy

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  10. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Wonderful shots as usual... Nice to see some small signs of spring.

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  11. RoanApril 10, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Still looks cold, but beautiful. The crow looks a bit scary. Beautiful shots!

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  12. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    The Redpolls look stunning. It is strange to see so much snow still around too.

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  13. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    It's so strange to see spring shots with snow, but I would love to walk there, even with the cold, because the place is gorgeous! Wonderful bird photos too.

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  14. B i r g i t t aApril 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    The crow tells indeed and I wouldn't dare otherwise :)
    Hope you too hade a wonderful day. Must have been with so many wonderful photos!

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  15. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks AK.

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  16. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Glad you enjoyed it Lois.

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  17. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks Texwisgirl for the kind words.

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  18. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks Dar.

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  19. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    He is something isn't it Carletta.

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  20. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    We're getting there Jean.

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  21. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    We're getting there though Jen.

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  22. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    He is sure something isn't he Guy.

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  23. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks ladyfi.

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  24. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks BJ.

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  25. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It's going away though Julian.

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  26. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    You would enjoy the area JM.

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  27. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Thanks Birgitta.

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  28. LouiseApril 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I just spent a very enjoyable time getting caught up on your posts. Loved the waxwings, as we don't get them around here. And, that crow! What a fine fellow he is. I don't have much luck getting closeups of the crows around here. One flicker of movement, and they're gone.

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  29. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    The Bomenians are food loyal so you may get them.

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  30. John Going GentlyApril 10, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    greetings form walesUK

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  31. Maude LynnApril 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  32. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful birds Gary!! One blogger I read (Lady Fi) called this season "springter'...the time when winter and spring compete to see which will rule" I hope spring wins at your house! But your in-between season pictures are beautiful in the meantime. That crow really looks as if he is ready to speak. (I've heard that they can be trained to do so; I'm sure they're smart enough).

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  33. EG CameraGirlApril 10, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    The crow looks like a burly tough guy. :)

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  34. Sara ChapmanApril 10, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    What a portfolio of beautiful bird photography. I have never seen the redpoll before. Ravishing.

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  35. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Thanks John and welcome to the Vermilon River.

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  36. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Thanks Mama Zen.

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  37. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    It's always in between in April Sallie.

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  38. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    To EGW. He's our eastern protector.

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  39. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Thanks Sara and welcome to the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  40. NatureFootstepApril 12, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    you satill have that much snow. Too bad,
    Love that Robin you have.

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  41. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    He is a beauty NF.

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  42. BarbaraApril 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful blog and fantastic images!!!
    Ciaooo
    Barbara

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  43. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Thanks Barbara.

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