This hike took place over Friday, an extremely cold day and Saturday which was sunny and warm. The sky is from Friday, and again the adage played true as the day was plain miserable, that damp cold which is so unlike here. REMEMBER TO CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE AND WATCH THE SLIDE SHOW.
Saturday was warm and prompted me to visit the East Track wetlands, another abandoned track, although a portion is still used for shunting purposes.
This is the East Track wetland on the north side of the track. The wetland is still frozen, and the water level is very low.
Another view |
The weather is bouncing around as today it is snowing so the migration appears stalled. I'll just use captions for the next photos.
Close Up Canada Geese. |
Canada Geese |
Pine Siskens. |
Male Mallard Feeding. |
Ring-billed Gull- There's still ice around the River. |
Raven In Flight. |
Raven In Flight. |
Northern Crow. |
Song Sparrow. |
Song Sparrow. |
Song Sparrow. |
Red Squirrel |
Red Squirrel |
He's just stopping for a little rest. A Post to MWT@ http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/ and WBW @ http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/
Another great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all these beautiful photos.
Wish you a wonderful day.
Mette
Beautiful, you have done an excellent job capturing each bird and scenery image.
ReplyDeletealways love your squirrels. even a cute butt shot for today. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your collection of creatures, Gary. That little squirrel resting on the limb takes first place.
ReplyDeleteThe little squirrel is sooo cute, and the crabby goose cracks me up!
ReplyDeleteI love them all, but especially the squirrel.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't look like much snow left there. Ours is melting rapidly. (Though calling for flurries tonight.)
ReplyDeleteYour sun pics are beautiful! Great captures of the squirrel, and your photos of the birds are amazing as always!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, flaming skies, Gary! Always love your birds and that crabby goose today, must of gotten up on the wrong side of the pond!! And then, of course, the squirrels, particularly the fluffy butt one! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
You have summer like views, we have still a real winter here :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful post as usually !
Brilliant images Gary.
ReplyDeleteI saw some crabby geese this weekend too, only a pair was defending its territory from another pair.
ReplyDeleteYour captures are brilliant Gary ... Always a joy to visit your corner of the world with its beautiful wildlife and wonderful colours.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the wetlands. I'm especially fond of ravens and crows ... must be because I'm a crone!! Always nice to visit with you!
ReplyDeleteJust means you can be a member of the Raven clan, one of the benefits is that you can turn people you don't likr into toads!! Boom & Gary.
DeleteWetlands are so important. I enjoyed seeing these. Beautiful fiery skies and great shots of the wildlife.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos! I enjoyed very much.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, I had a good laugh at the squirrel laying on the branch. Cute capture.
ReplyDeleteWow - the raven in flight is awesome! The wings with the long feathers streching out - wow!
ReplyDeleteWell done Gary!
Beautiful photos in this post I love the duck, the nitided and clarity of detail in the plumage and water. Greetings.
ReplyDeletelovely landscapes and all those birds are just so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI do hope the geese kiss and make up.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of birds and I love the squirrel.
Beautiful shots, you're a master at the wildlife photos.
ReplyDeleteWe're so much thawed, but very low water. I fear.
ReplyDeleteAnd the mosquito larvae are dancing in the water!!!!
Awesome images of nature with wonderful birds.
ReplyDeleteYou never disappoint. Great series of photographs.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots, Gary. It looks like that Spring may finally be springing in your neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos; the red squirrel is a cute little chap. We don't have squirrels in Australia, but it kind of reminds me of our possums.
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You had some beautiful skies! And love the brightness of the duck and the cute squirrel.
ReplyDeleteOh your photos are gorgeous! It reminded me of all the Canadian geese I saw flying south in Michigan each year growing up! :D
ReplyDeleteI love to see the cute squirrel again and the birds of cause...great shots as always.
ReplyDeleteGlorious sky colours! I love the birds...the mallards and the Canada Geese particularly.
ReplyDeleteWow these is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe squirrel saying "the end" was a bit of comic relief! You photos are as always awe-inspiring. Looks like spring is on it's gradual way.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see Gary... the squabbling geese were lovely to see.
ReplyDeletebeautiful post! Such great variety of birds!
ReplyDeleteLove how that red squirrel is hugging that tree branch. Clever little bugger. Great shots:)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.....we have a lot of canada geese here now...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of nature, and the critters are so wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteNice photos Gary. That wetland looks like a great place to bird!
ReplyDeletethat's a lot, folks!! you sure do share a ton of beautiful photo's!! i like the goose "action" shot, with the dripping water!!
ReplyDeleteThe Canadian geese look beautiful in your shots. I can never get a good shot of them. The sky/sun shot are just spectacular.
ReplyDeleteLove that resting little squirrel! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI've also been seeing quite a few Canadian geese in my local parks. They search for food on the grassy area and then noisily fly on.
ReplyDeleteHienoa kuvausta keväisissä tapahtumissa...
ReplyDeleteMeillä vielä odotellaan...!
Eko
Great photos. The wetland is especially beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos! Love the raven and crow! Beautiful scenery!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Very enjoyable tour today!
ReplyDeleteA great post with a lot of different birds! Perfect for WBW!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you!
Greetings from Oman!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat images...will be back for more:)
Shantana
WOW Gary, Those Canada Geese are stunning!! The Song Sparrow is a sweet little bird.
ReplyDeleteHi Gary
ReplyDeleteGreat post I loved seeing the resting squirrel. The red squirrels do not seem to stop all that often, normally they are to busy giving someone heck.
Guy
Nce photos and a great post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenic shots!
ReplyDeleteI love the little squirrel taking a rest.
All great shots. I love watching the Pine Siskins--too funny. Such busy little birds. We have a pair of Canada Geese at our pond. Every year they show up ---soon their babies will be there. MB
ReplyDeletegreat shots!
ReplyDeletewhen i come back I don't want to be a squirrel. That sleeping on a twig thing looks rather uncomfortable! Well caught x
ReplyDeleteBut its safe!!
DeleteLooks like a wonderful place to go exploring. And a nice mix of birds at your feeders. All the best.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your visits and comments!! Boom & Gary.
ReplyDeleteThe first Geese divorce - ha,ha Gary!
ReplyDeleteYou 'ending' shots of the squirrel are so cute!