Saturday, June 18, 2011

Flora and Fauna of the Vermilon River. A Post to Camera Critters and Scenic Sunday.

Male Hairy Woodpecker



These woodpeckers are athletics of the first order as they play on the feeders. See how he holds himself with his tail.

Male Hairy Woodpecker.


Our Crow Hugey.


Things have been a little dicey for our crow as several grackles decided to move into his territory. Boy has the battle been on. I expect Huegy raided their nests and drove then out that way. Boom & I are glad they're gone also as the forest birds are back visiting us on a regular basis.

Our Crow


Queen Anne's Lace.


I'm pretty certain this is Queen Anne's Lace and not Yarrow from the leaves. And of course the Daisy is easy.

Wild Daisy


White Dame's Rocket.







The Dame's Rocket is in full flower and patches of the forest floor are awash in the whites, mauves and purples.

Mauve Dame's Rocket.


White Dame's Rocket.


Mauve Dame's Rocket.


Unknow.



I really don't know about this one!!



Same Unknown.


Male Evening Grosbeak


Female Evening Grosbeak.




Aren't these guys a colourful finish to a colourful post.


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42 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    the front-on shot of hugey is just wonderful. such expressive eyes!

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  2. DawnJune 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    That Grosbeak is beautiful.
    It's really in bloom out there! Lovely!!

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  3. DinaJune 18, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    You have so many different flowers. Nice. Love the hairy.

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  4. LindaJune 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Love the bird photos, especially the grosbeaks.

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  5. eileeninmdJune 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I love the birds and blooms and yes the ending is my favorite. I love the evening grosbeaks.

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  6. Bob BushellJune 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    A nice series of birds and flowers.

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  7. LesleyJune 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Nobody wants to visit when there are fights and rioting going on. The grosbeaks are beautiful.

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  8. B i r g i t t aJune 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I can help with the last unknown :)
    It is Silene Vulgaris (Smällglim in Swedish)
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silene_vulgaris

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  9. Kay L. DaviesJune 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I'm sure Hugey is indignant about the woodpeckers when he thinks he owns you and Boomer.
    Lots of wildflowers around you, and I agree the grosbeaks are delightful.
    — K

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

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  10. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    To Birgitta: Right on, in english Bladder Campion.

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  11. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I'm sure Hugey thanks you Texwisgirl.

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  12. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    It's really taking off now Dawn.

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  13. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks Dina!!

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  14. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks CG.

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  15. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    They are colourful Eileen!!

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  16. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks Bob!!

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  17. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    They sure are Lesley.

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  18. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    No Boom still runs the place and Hugey knows where he stands, Kay.

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  19. Jidhu JoseJune 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    beautiful shots

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  20. LouiseJune 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I love Dame's Rocket, even if it a a rather aggressive invader. I never see Evening Grosbeaks around here so your pictures of them are a real treat.

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  21. OneJune 18, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Beautiful shots! I like Hugey. At first I thought it was Hungry. :)

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  22. CarlettaJune 18, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    You always have wonderful bird shots but today your flowers are lovely! I'm a daisy girl so it's my favorite.
    Great shot of Hugey's face!
    I'm afraid all the crows in my world have Mud for their name - they won't stay away from my apple trees. :)

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  23. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Love the antics of the woodpeckers.

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  24. Amila KanchanaJune 19, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Wonderful post,Garry,the birds,and the flowers, oh my!

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  25. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Those are all beautiful!
    I especially love the yellow on the Gosbeak!

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  26. SamanthaJune 19, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    LOVE the crow shots..

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  27. Lois EvensenJune 19, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    So many lovely colors. Very nice series. :))

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  28. LeoviJune 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    These flowers are beautiful. I love the light and color emerge. A great focus on those beautiful birds.

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  29. jeanlivingsimpleJune 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Woodpeckers are fun to watch on feeders. I love your resident Crow,Hugey. Do you feed him?
    I am jealous of your Evening Grosbeaks!
    You have some lovely wildflowers! We have Queen's Anne Lace blooming everywhere.

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  30. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Thanks JJ.

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  31. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    The Dame's Rocket is just great in terms of colour, Louise!!

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  32. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Everybody likes Hugey One!!

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  33. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks Carletta.

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  34. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks Ladyfi.

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  35. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks AK!!!

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  36. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks NicoleB.

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  37. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Thanks Lois!!

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  38. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    He's a beauty Samatha.

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  39. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks Leovi!!

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  40. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    He gets peanuts Jean, and Boomer only lets him collect the peanuts!!

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  41. GuyJune 20, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Hi Gary

    Great shot of Hugey is he related to Huginn?

    Hi to Boomer.

    Guy

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  42. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Yes Huginn is the Raven, Guy.

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