Saturday, June 11, 2011

Various Birds of The Vermilon River. A Post to Camera Critters And Scenic Sunday.

Song Sparrow

Despite the unstable weather I've done a bit of hiking although not nearly so much as I wanted to.
These shots were taken along the fringe of the east track wetlands.


The song sparrow is a favourite of mine, and lives on the fringe of the wetlands.
Red-winged Blackbird


Raven With Prey.




I caught the Red-winged Blackbird high in a tree which is unusual as they are normally in the wetland. Then I stumbled into some Ravens and caught them in flight, and, on the right, returning from a raid on a smaller bird's nest. You can click to enlarge the photos as usual.


Raven In Flight.


A Pair of Canada Geese


Canada Goose





These Geese were on land and I think send there to keep me away from the wetland. As I said in earlier posts the rains have flooded out their nesting sites, I think, on the Vermilon River, and I've been looking for them.

They took off and that's the same geese landing below.




Landing In Tandem




Not a bad landing flying so close together. But I'm  certain the pair below need to practise some more.
Bad Take Off or Landing.



Standing Around


Still Standing Around


With Goslings



This is what it was all about. They, the geese, outmanoeuvred me as I was directly above them at one point, but I didn't see any goslings. The geese on land were send to ward me off if I got too close. Once I was far enough away, they joined the elders and out came the goslings.


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24 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 11, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    the raven shot was spectacular (sad to hear it was a nest raid tho!!!) glad to see some of the goslings made it thru the flooding!!!

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  2. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    What amazing shots. Love that tandem landing!

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  3. LeoviJune 11, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Wonderful, these birds are beautifully captured, in action. Very good. Greetings.

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  4. VioletSkyJune 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I'm usually too busy watching the geese as they land to think about getting any good shots! Haven't seen too many goslings around here. Yet.

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  5. eileeninmdJune 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I love the raven shots, awesome. And the song sparrow is pretty. Wonderful post and photos.

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  6. Iowa Gardening WomanJune 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Wonderful group of photos as always! Your blog is a treat.

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  7. ???June 11, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    The pose of the sparrow is hilarious :)

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  8. AnnabellaJune 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    All fabulous but love the ones of the raven and the shape he creates mid-flight.

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  9. CarlettaJune 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Some wonderful captures Gary.
    The raven shot is amazing!
    Carletta's Captures

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  10. Jidhu JoseJune 11, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    nice collection of birds
    My camera Critters

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  11. Phil SladeJune 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Good choice Gary, Song Sparrow is a lovely little sparrow.

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  12. Kay L. DaviesJune 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Wonderful, Gary, the geese making you keep away from the goslings, and only letting them swim out when you were beyond their invisible boundary.
    — K

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

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  13. Hootin AnniJune 11, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Canadian Geese have always been a favorite of mine. We had tons of them in Colorado when I lived there...long long long ago. And the gosling photo is just too precious for words.

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    Hope your weekend is treating you well!!

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  14. B i r g i t t aJune 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Great shots Gary - love the Raven but above all is Boomer :)

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  15. Bob BushellJune 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Brilliant photos of the Canada Geese and goslings.

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  16. EG CameraGirlJune 11, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Fun shots, Gary. I find Canada geese quite entertaining. :)

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  17. DinaJune 11, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Nice set of shots. Love the baby geese. I don't think I've seen Canadian geese babies. I think we get a few adults here in the winter.

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  18. LindaJune 11, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Amazing captures this week. I have some shots of baby geese up this week. Enjoy the weekend.

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  19. theconstantwalkerJune 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Lovely images of your wildlife Gary...
    Great to see Canada Geese in ...Canada.

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  20. JJune 11, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    A lovely selection of bird images.

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  21. SamanthaJune 12, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Wonderful photos, all of them, but WOW the raven shot!!

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  22. Magia da InêsJune 12, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    。˚✿•
    Olá, amigo!

    Suas fotos são bonitas e imponentes... a natureza dando seu show... amei!!!

    Hoje no meu país é dia dos namorados,
    então:

    FELIZ DIA DOS NAMORADOS!!!

    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.

    ✿•.¸¸♪♫♪
    。˚ ˚ ˛✿
    ♫

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  23. Lois EvensenJune 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    They're all very nice! I especially like the last one with the goslings, though. :)

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  24. NatureFootstepJune 13, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I like how the song sparrow sits. Seems dfficult to me. :)

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