Thursday, April 7, 2011

Sunny Skies Bring Changes On the Vermilon River. A Post to Sky Watch.


Vermilon Looking NW


 Spring comes to the Vermilon in fits and starts, but a bright day makes the river come alive as the photos show with open spots appearing in the ice and rapids starting to flow.
Thawing Wetland
 Even portions of the wetlands and small lakes begin to thaw. The thawing, and spring weather brings in the young geese eager to get started on the family ritual.
In Flight



Getting Closer
 

Even in flight and landing these guys although graceful are funny. Did you notice the comments he got on his three point landing, although maybe he cut it a little close.
Final Landing


Just Hanging Out


All in All About 12 Early Arrivals



Close Up



Near a Bit of Open Water


Two Loners



Click to enlarge. A Post to Sky Watch Friday @ http://skyley.blogspot.com/  


Open Rapids

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  1. Sylvia KApril 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Marvelous captures as always, Gary! And what wonderful BLUE skies!! You do live in a very beautiful place! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. TexWisGirlApril 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Just gorgeous! LOVE those geese and those blue skies and waters.

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  3. Lois EvensenApril 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    How fun. What great images. I love that landing. ;)

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  4. CarlettaApril 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Wonderful shots! It looks like quite a bit is left to thaw.
    Yes, I saw the 'comments on his landing.' I'm wondering if it was along the lines of 'you're getting better' or 'hey, why don't you watch where you're going'. :)

    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  5. Pearl MapleApril 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Great views, always enjoyed the arrival of geese with spring weather, have a great weekend

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  6. EG CameraGirlApril 7, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    How nice to see the geese arriving in the north, Gary.

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  7. MarvinApril 7, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Great nature photos, Gary! Looks like the arrival still have to kill some time waiting on the thaw.

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  8. Bob BushellApril 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    A piece of nature fills up your blog, nice.

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  9. Photo CacheApril 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    great action shot.

    looks like a nice day to be out and about.

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  10. EcoRoverApril 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Great geese pics! Still winter here in Montana, too--at least every other hour or so...

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  11. DarApril 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a great series of Canadian Honkers...I love the Final Landing and his tail markings. Great job.
    BlessYourHeart

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  12. boniferApril 7, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Great pics, Gary, have yet to see my first geese for this season, hopefully soon. Seems our spring has finally sprung eh!!

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  13. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥April 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    What a great capture! the animals seem to enjoy the very welcoming weather.

    Thanks for the visit.
    SkyWatchFriday#49:Sunset

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  14. RajeshApril 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful spring shots, very scenic. Your collection of bird images are awesome.

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  15. DawnApril 7, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    What great action shots! Love the landing...so graceful. For me- that's the worst part:)

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  16. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Love that landing shot! Hurray for sun and some open water.

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  17. Stewart MApril 8, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    A great set of shots as every! Busy, busy, busy here, so please excuse the short comment!

    Stewart M

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  18. eileeninmdApril 8, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Wonderful series of photos. Loved the shot of the landing. Have a great weekend!

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  19. TaniaApril 8, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    These birds are so wonderful and so are your photos! Great series!
    Wish you a blessed weekend:-)

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  20. NatureFootstepApril 8, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I like the canadians, even if, sometimes, they are too many when I am kayaking.

    Yes, it is a willow tree on my post. A large variety.

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  21. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks Slyvia.

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  22. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks texwisgirl for the kind words.

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  23. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Quite the flyer isn't he, Lois?

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  24. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    They hiss and honk at one another, Carletta.

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  25. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Thanks PM.

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  26. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Thanks EGW.

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  27. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    They do Marvin.

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  28. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks Bob.

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  29. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    It sure was a great day.

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  30. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    It takes a longtime to leave doesn't it EcoRover?

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  31. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks Dar.

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  32. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    They should be there shortly Bonifer.

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  33. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    They do Willa.

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  34. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    For me too Dawn.

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  35. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks ladyfi.

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  36. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks Stewart.

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  37. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks eilenninmd.

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  38. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks spiderdama.

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  39. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Ha ha NF.

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