The Many Faces of the Vermilon River. A Post to MWT and WBW.

The River is the centre of the natural system. It feeds the flora, fauna and thus creates the circle of life. So in the circle, it is the basic force, but equally so it wears many faces. In the first scenes it appears bucolic and benigh.

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But it rages in its flood season, freezes in the widest areas in the winter and never really warms up, despite the summer warming temperatures. It is, in that sense, a typical northern river

The rapids now only hint at their power as the water level is low. I try to stay as close to the River and its wetlands as I can because that's where the wildlife is.

Close up of the white water.

The Cedar Waxwings are back and moving close to the water because that's where the berries will ripen first.

They're not only handsome but playful as well.

Close Up

Rear view.

All of the warblers are not here yet, as I have not seen the Oven Birds. I'm also hoping for some new sightings. The Magnolia Warblers shown in an  earlier post were new to me this year. The first series shown are Chestnut-sided Warblers.

Chestnut-sided Warbler.

Chestnut-sided Warbler.

These shots feature Yellow Warblers. They've just arrived

Yellow Warbler.

I still haven't seen any female Redstarts.

Male Redstart.

Yellow-rumped Warbler.

These are more shots of the Swainson's Thrush.

Rear View Swainson's Thrush.

Swainson's Thrush.

Alder or Least Flycatcher.

Red-winged Blackbird- Male.

Red-winged male showing his full epalettes.

This series show the female Red-winged Blackbird.

Black-capped Chickadee

Common Grackle.

Tree Swallow.

Male Goldfinch

I think that we see mostly photos of Hummingbirds that are taken at feeders. This has warped our perspective, as they're wild and feed in the forest also. Equally so we're not used to seeing them perching in trees.

This a Ruby-throated male. They tend to look somewhat different in this pose.

A post to MWT and WBW. Click on either.

Adult Osprey

Osprey.

Canada Goose with Goslings.

This is a Crab Apple tree that is growing in the forest. Someone probably threw it away and it has managed to root, and thrive.

Choke Cherry Blooms.

Wild Violet.

Wild Lilly of The Valley.

This is a mountain Ash tree It will also produce edible berries.

Pin Cherries.

Blue Berry Flowers.

Wild Strawberries.

Mourning Cloak

American Lady.

Unknown Skipper.

Red Squirrel

Another Shot of the Red Fox Without her Kits this time.

Snapping Turtle.

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