Friday, April 15, 2011

Still Hiking the East Track Wetlands of The Vermilon River. A Post to Camera Critters.

NE Wetland


Channel And NE Wetland
 As you can see from photo one the north wetland is still frozen over, although the channel that flows under the old track is open and running.
SE Wetland


You may have to click to enlarge as there are a lot of photos in this post. If you're a little lost check out yesterday's post to get up to date. Photo three shows how open the south wetland is.

The Usual Bribe


And Here He Is.
 Hard to believe what a peanut will get you in the north isn't it?

Song Sparrow


Opposite Profile Song Sparrow


Red Winged Blackbird


Flying Geese


Close Up

The Sparrows sing us onto the trail and the Geese provide entertainment with their attempts to deal with the ice. 
A Pair Of Mallards
 The Mallards are new arrivals and will stay to the far side of the wetland. We can't get any closer to them because the land trail is still snowed in.

Killdeer





The Killdeer I think are searching for places to
nest. The Killdeer are members of the Plover family. 
Killdeer











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44 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    love that feathered elephant you have that'll work for peanuts. :)

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  2. Bob BushellApril 15, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Oh, you shot the second one of Killdeer so perfectly.

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  3. Lois EvensenApril 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    They are all very nice, but that second image of the Killdeer is spectacular.

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  4. eileeninmdApril 15, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Great birds, I just love the cute Killdeer.

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  5. DrillerAAApril 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Excellent photo set. Very nicely captured.
    Have a great week-end.

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  6. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Wonderful shots.. good to see the sunny side is now open water.

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  7. Iowa Gardening WomanApril 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Wonderful shots, thanks for taking us on your walk! Love the killdeer.

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  8. MarieApril 16, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    What a beautiful selection of birdlife you have - and I have to say that it still looks rather frigid in your part of the world. I think "brrrr" when I see that snow and ice. I particularly love the little kildeer with it's stripy scarf - it's a very striking bird.

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  9. B i r g i t t aApril 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Bribes when resulting in good things :)

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  10. Kay L. DaviesApril 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Wow, lots of beauty around you, Gary.
    I love the last photo in particular, but it's also nice to see the pair of mallards. We saw lots of them in Europe. Just returned from a month-long trip, so have to catch up on my commenting. Glad to see you and Boom are still blogging.
    -- K

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

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  11. Chubskulit RoseApril 16, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Now, that is what I call beauty!

    Please come and see my critter post. Have a great weekend!

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  12. TammyApril 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    All familiar sites :) This looks so much like the scenery here...I had to check to see where you were from...Ontario is not so far away.

    Boomer looks like the sweetest dog ever. I just want to give him a big hug.

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  13. AndyApril 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Nice photos. I always find it amazing at how early the Red Winged Black Birds return.

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  14. You can never take too many picturesApril 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Great shots, we are patiently waiting for the lakes to open In Algonquin park. some smaller rivers are flowing and the Beaver are out & about. The Shaggy Moose are already along the roadways browsing on whatever they can find till the ditches start producing the mineral rich early growth of cattails and such!!!!!But they are calling for snow tomorrow....April always has such a Mixed Bag of surprises!!!!!!Give Boomer a big hug....are you as cute as he?????....LOL

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  15. CarlettaApril 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Gary...and Boomer,
    Wonderful set of images!
    I especially enjoy seeing the Killdeer. I've watched closely but so far haven't seen any. They like to nest in my gravel driveway and have the past two years.

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  16. Coy HillApril 17, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Beautiful shots documenting the arrival of spring. Your area looks like mine did a little over a month ago. Spring will move forward quickly for you now.

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  17. Hootin AnniApril 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    What incredible eye candy for us this weekend for critters Gary! Loved all you photos.

    My Sunday Link:
    Airplane Shadows

    Thanks for stopping by yesterday and leaving a comment. Your words are always a special treat for me. Have a great day....

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  18. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I still have lots of peanuts left Texwisgirl.

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  19. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Thanks Bob.

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  20. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    The Killdeers are hard to shot because they're so flighty.

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  21. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks Eileen.

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  22. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks Driller.

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  23. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    It will be another couple of weeks though ladyfi.

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  24. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    The killdeers are interesting IGW.

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  25. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Thanks Marie!!

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  26. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    You're right Birgitta.

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  27. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Welcome back Kay.

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  28. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Thanks chubskulit.

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  29. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Thanks Ms B.

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  30. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Everbody loves Boomer, Tammy.

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  31. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Several including them surprise me Andy. It's not too hospitable here yet.

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  32. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Hi YCN... Nope Boom has all the looks in the family.

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  33. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Hi Carletta and I hope they nest again near you.

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  34. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Thanks JBAR.

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  35. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Try the end of April Coy.

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  36. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Hi Anni keep up the jokes!!

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  37. Martha ZApril 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Your world is starting to thaw, soon it will be less challanging for you and Boomer to get out into the woods.

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  38. SpringmanApril 17, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Great shots Gary! I love these hikes!

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  39. annies homeApril 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    loving all the great pictures

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  40. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Going to be a while yet Martha.

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  41. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Thanks Springman.

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  42. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks shopannies.

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  43. RajeshApril 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Fabulous shots.
    Sparrow has become rarity in this part now.

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  44. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks Rajesh.

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