Thursday, June 28, 2012

Changing Skies, Warblers, Flickers, Wildflowers, Butterflies, and Red Squirrel Antics At The Vermilon River. A Post to SWF..

 If you check the upper left corner in the photo opposite you'll see a beaver lodge on the far side of the River. That's our destination today. The day is overcast as the photo indicates and in the following scenes it gradually worsens. But by the tine it rains Boom and I will be having a well deserved lunch in the dry. There's not much to say except there were a lot of warblers around; in fact, I almost entitled the post"Warblers Of The Vermilon",but then it got even more active, with other birds which are not posted here, and the antics of the squirrel.

 CLICK ON THE ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE AND WATCH THE SIDE SHOW. A post to SWFCamera Critters, and Scenic Sunday
Sky Reflection In the River.

Clouds Gathering Over The Ridge.

A Series Of Banded Clouds.

The Bands Building.

Chestnut-sided Warbler.

Chestnut-sided Warbler.

Chestnut-sided Warbler.

Profile The Same

Singing Warbler.

Same.

Side View.

Close Up Chestnut-sided Warbler.

Male Redstart.

Side View Redstart.

Redstart.

Yellow-rumped Warbler.

Yellow-rumped Warbler.

Northern Flicker.

Northern Flicker.

Perched Ruby Throat Hummingbird.

Same.

Male Red-winged Blackbird.

Female Red-winged Blackbird.

Cedar Waxwings.

Cedar Waxwing.

Raven

Monarch On Dogbane.

Worn Out Butterfly.

Gorgone Checkerspot?

Skipper On Devil's Paintbrush.

Side View European Skipper.

Crown Vetch.

Unknown.

Red Berries.

Birdsfoot Trefoil

Close Up Birdsfoot Trefoil.

Cow Vetch In Wild Daisies 

Wood Lily

Red Squirrel Foraging for Food in a 60 foot Spruce Tree.

He's Pretty Agile.




And Now Upside Down.

55 comments:

  1. the chestnut-sided are just gorgeous! and that silly little squirrel!

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  2. Stunning photos,Gary!The little squirrel is really cute!

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  3. fabulous photos celebrating nature at its best, the squirrels are always so cute

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  4. Wonderful, moody skies, beautiful reflection! And, of course, such lovely, colorful flowers, a funny, happy squirrel! Great post for the day, Gary, as always! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. the squirrel shots (especially the last one) are spectacular. i love seeing the warbler. i'm not a birder but i don't think i've seen them in this part of california.

    My sky is here

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  6. Wonderful series! I love the sqirrel pics!

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  7. Fantastic sequence of shots. I love seeing the hummingbirds and all the shots for that matter but I haven't seen any hummers here yet so they are a special treat.

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  8. So musch different to see in your post. Great!
    I love the blue sky!

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  9. Great looking husky that introduces beautiful shots of clouds and birds!

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  10. Clouds like rolls of quilt batting, gorgeous wildflowers and birds. . .that mr. squirrel is such a ham! Another great post!

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  11. What a day great bird, flowers and the dramatic sky. Lovely captures.

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  12. Beautiful scenes, birds and flowers. The chestnut sided warbler shots are amazing, love the yellow tuft on its head.

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  13. Yes, no doubt the squirrel poses are my favorites today. Beautiful reflections of the sky over the river in the second picture.

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  14. Wonderful series.
    This time the squirrel photos are my favorite.
    Wish you a wonderful weekend.
    Mette

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  15. Beautiful skies and bird photos. Hard to pick a favorite--but I am a bit partial to the first squirrel photo (he looks like he is showing off) and I do love wood lilies...

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  16. Wow such beautiful view! The birds and the squirrel made me think I should go somewhere to see this kind of beauty too. The squirrel looks like doing his favorite antic, hanging on branches. ^_^ Thanks for sharing and the visit too.

    Kim,USA

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  17. Great shots. Thanks for being a regular visitor on my blog.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  18. Fantastic captures. You take wonderful shots.

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  19. Another great series, Gary, love the warblers and the squirrel's antics, well done!

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  20. My goodness, what a great post Gary. Love those rolling clouds, the birds, butterflies, squirrel and wonderful summer flora.

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  21. Hi Gary

    Wow you have always posted great shots of the birds but I think this might be the best ever. The wild looking Chesnut Sided Warbler is just so striking you seem to have really captured it's personality and the rest of the birds are great. I have to say the Cow Vetch in the Daisies is an incredibly beautiful photo and of course the first squirrel photo what a charmer.

    Regards
    Guy

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  22. another fantastic photo-essay. Like the warbler pics a lot!

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  23. Beautiful captures. Happy sky watching.

    My Sky.

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  24. A delightful selection of beautiful captures Garry ... I particularly like the pretty Redstart with its brush of vivid red.

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  25. These are great shots again, Gary. Looks like a kind of paradise where you live.

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  26. I look forward to your pics of birds, butterflies, flowers, squirrels, and their habitat.

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  27. Gorgeous photos!

    Sky view across the power lines. Have a great weekend.

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  28. Agile red squirrel for sure, and beautiful blue skies in the background. I enjoyed thinking of the fun you had watching him.

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  29. I love your shots!!! Your bird photos really inspire me to make some trials. But...the birds are not allowed to fly...!

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  30. Lovely sky and birds. And such a delightful squirrel.

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  31. I don't know which pictures I like best: the river, the birds, the butterflies, the blossoms or the squirrels. The photos of the squirrel is beautiful because of that gorgeous blue sky in the background.

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  32. I love the warblers, I had never seen any before and I'm also a big fan of the squirrel hanging out!

    Happy Canada Day to you too!

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  33. It is always a joy to look at your pictures. I love your birds. And the squirrel is very funny and cute. Thanks for sharing your world! I wish you a great weekend!

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  34. I love the squirrel pictures ! they are so beautiful and so cute !

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  35. Lovely to see all the beautiful signs of summer. I especially liked your wonderful photos of the squirrels. Have a gr8 weekend!

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  36. Beautiful photos - please send some of that rain this way!

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  37. I could spend the whole day there, bird watching and flower gazing. The squirrel is a wonderful surprise! Made me chuckle.

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  38. such lovely pictures - those warblers are pretty and that squirrel is just too cute for words ;-)
    thanks for leaving a comment on my Skywatch Friday pic ;-)

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  39. Beautiful set Gary!! amazing hummingbird shots and the squirrel ones are pretty awesome too! I have never seen banded clouds like that before! Happy Canada Day weekend!

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  40. So nice to have nature so close to you. Love the close up shots of the birds. Have a nice weekend.

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  41. Ah, the world is back on its correct axis! The squirrels are back! Nice post.

    Stewart M

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  42. The little Chestnut-sided Warbler images, really cute! Love the little Red Squirrel, what entertainers and your scenes are glorious!

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  43. Wow, I am awed with those birds, amazing shots!!!

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  44. What beauties, each photo so lovely. I love the yellow tufts on chunky warbler.

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  45. Great slide show Gary! Fabulous clouds, and so many cute birds. Love the hummer!

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  46. such a bounty of nature in your posts Gary; I enjoy each one; you get to see such a variety in your walks

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  47. These are wonderful photos of sky, rivers, trees, mountains, birds, butterflies, flowers and the cute little squirrel! You live in a gorgeous place.

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  48. Wonderful shots from your hike. I love the reflections in the water and the indigo bunting are such a delight. The squirrels antics are such fun. All the shots were fantastic.

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  49. I love the squirrel shots especially!

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