Thursday, July 28, 2011

Strange Skies,Birds,Water Flowers and Red Squirrels of the Vermilon River.

The Promise
The Dissipation
 These skies along with the weather have promised much needed rain. We desperately need it to the NW where forest fires are ranging and evacuations are under way. But the skies build up and then dissipate with maybe some thunder and lightening, but very little rain.

Bright Skies.

Water Lilly
The wetlands are lower, but still filled with life as these Lilly photos show.

Close Up

Pickerel Weed

White and Yellow lilies.
 I put this shot in because it shows the white and yellow lilies together. Despite the lack of rain the forest is still active and fecund, an encouraging state for the birds and animals.
White-throated Sparrow

Song Sparrow.

Robin

Young Grackle

Male Hairy Woodpecker.

Red Squirrel.
A Post to Sky Watch Friday @ http://skyley.blogspot.com/
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23 comments:

  1. Bob BushellJuly 28, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful photos Gary.

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  2. Photo CacheJuly 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    first time to see a hairy woodpecker. hope you get some rain.

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  3. CarolaJuly 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    The first sky shot is fantastic, surreal.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What fabulous lily shots and such dramatic clouds. Sorry to hear that you haven't yet had your rain! Hope it comes soon.

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  5. TexWisGirlJuly 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    the skies are surreal! sorry you need rain up there too! forest fires are horrible!

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  6. LauraJuly 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    beautiful ♥

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  7. Lois EvensenJuly 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    All of your images are always so nice, but the water lilies are just gorgeous today!

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  8. FjällripanJuly 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Vert beautiful photos! W alsoe have had a really sunny summer but very little rain...I hope you get some soon :)

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  9. Sylvia KJuly 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Sorry you're not getting the rain you need!! This is happening in so many places today! Your photos are superb as always, Gary, love the skies and the flowers, birds and squirrel are always so delightful and never fail to bring a smile! A pat for Boom! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. LouiseJuly 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Totally off subject but, I was thinking about the Alberta tar sands today. Are there any developments that we, in the US, may not be aware of?

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  11. RajeshJuly 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Very unusual skies. Lovely flowers and birds.

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  12. IndraniJuly 28, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Wow! You have such a wonderful variety of shots.

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  13. NatureFootstepJuly 29, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    true, that was strange skies!

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  14. Stewart MJuly 29, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Hi there - that first picture is very strange - I wonder what is going on there! Must be space aliens!

    Cheers Stewart M

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  15. EG CameraGirlJuly 29, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I hope you are getting some rain today, Gary. We are in south-central Ontario.

    As always, I enjoy seeing the wildlife and wildflowers of your part of Ontario.

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  16. Ms. BeckyJuly 29, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    your series of photos are always a pleasure. I love that in spite of the dryness nature seems to continue on with the dance. your photos are lovely, and the skies too. hopefully you will get some rain very soon. have a great weekend Gary.

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  17. Tanya BreeseJuly 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    beautiful photos and i just love that little squirrel!

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  18. theconstantwalkerJuly 29, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Wonderful images...

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  19. nonizamboniJuly 29, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Doing a rain dance!
    Love the water lily photo. Nicely done, as always.

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  20. Phil SladeJuly 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Your words and pictures capture the atmosphere of the times Gary.

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  21. Tatjana ParkachevaJuly 30, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Wonderful photos.

    Regards!

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  22. LinneaJuly 31, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Such a beautiful sky! Great series of shots.

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  23. TaniaJuly 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wonderful series and skies! But I think that last picture is my favorite.

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