Showing posts with label Gulls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gulls. Show all posts

Monday, April 11, 2011

More Views of Spring on the Vermilon River. A Post to My World Tuesday.

River Bank


Small Falls
 As I said spring comes in fits and starts in the north. Today is overcast, about 40F and raining.  The snow, now crystallized, is melting away, but slowly in the forest and along the river bank because of the shade from the trees. This situation still inhibits Boom and I from the more rugged trails. I'd say another week, but we could still get snow.
A Gaggle of Geese.


Close Up.


One Legged Geese
 These Geese are just standing on one foot. They are not injured.

In Flight



In Flight.
 They're exceptional fliers.

Reflected Geese


Ring-billed Gull


Male RedPoll


Male RedPoll


Goldfinch.

Male Hairy Woodpecker.

 Click to enlarge.

Northern Crow
 Now you know how I got the crow to pose.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Spring on the Vermilon River. A Post to Camera Critters

The Open River


Close Up of Open Water
 More areas in the river are continuing to open up.

Far Bank


Near the Open Water


Close Up
 Canada Geese arrive, but the RedPolls are still hanging on. It's sort of a mix of spring and winter.
In Flight


Male RedPoll


Male RedPoll

Robin
If RedPolls are a winter visitor then the Robin is an early sign of summer.

Ring-billed Gull

 The Gulls seem to be around all the time but move closer to the water as the ice melts.
Northern Crow
Isn't he the perfect guy to say: " Have a good day!!"

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