The weather has been perfect, sunny with temperatures at about 19 C, say 70 F. This is about to change as it's raining now and tomorrow the big drop comes. The temperature will be about 10 C, in the 40's F. Yes there will be snow in the north tomorrow, but it won't stay. I guess that means Indian summer is over. All these photos were shot on the west side of the River, and it was wonderful.
The Pine Siskens are in, another sign of fall. The Siskens were a flock of fifty vigorously feeding on some cedars in an area between the River and wetland. I was trying to photograph a Snipe which I'll show later and the Siskens when the Otters showed up. I thought they were going to splash me, when I ignored them so here they are.
The first series of photos are of the colours in the River,Wood Ducks, and a male Hairy Woodpecker.
THERE ARE A LOT OF PHOTOS, SO CLICK ON A SHOT AND ENJOY THE SLIDE SHOW.
A post to:
Sky Watch Friday.
I'm still having trouble getting into some sites. I think because of blogger.
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| Immature White Crown. |
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| River Islands |
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| Day time moon. |
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| Pine Sisken |
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| Red maple leaves. |
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| The ridge. |
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| Gull in flight. |
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| Hey you!! I'm posing. |
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| Big wetland. |
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| Upper River. |
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| Close up female wood duck. |
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| Immature white crown. |
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| Looking N. between the islands. |
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| Male Hairy Woodpecker. |
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| Pine Sisken |
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| A different red. |
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| Otter. |
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| Looking north. |
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| Wood ducks |
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| Big wetlands |
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| Female wood duck |
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| Otter. |
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| Pine Sisken |
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| Immature White crown near River. |
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| Pine Sisken |
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| Male Hairy Woodpecker. |
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| Sparrows in tree. |
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| Big wetland |
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| Bridge. |
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| In flight. |
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| Bridge and trail |
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| Pine Sisken showing yellow on wings. |
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| Resting geese. |
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| Lower River. |
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| Bridge and trail again. |
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| Colours in the River. |
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| The ridge in full colour. |
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| Wood ducks. |
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| Wood ducks with one taking off. |
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| Gold Leaves. |
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Loving all the fall colors, especially reflected in the river. Great bird shots too, of course.
ReplyDeleteWonderful autumn colors, beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is super!
The top two are very lovely abstracts. Specially like the second one. Although we have otters in England, I've never seen any outside captivity. Their heads above the water remind me of seals - which I have seen.
ReplyDeletebeautiful color and reflections!
ReplyDeleteWhat glorious images! It's a fabulous Fall photo journal.
ReplyDeletelovley your photos ,great colors in the autum ,have nice weekend ,Nette
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love those distinct red leaves.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! You really get to experience a real autumn.
ReplyDeleteThat first reflection is just stunning. Great post as always.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos and post,Gary!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteJust love autum and every color changes. Your photos shows the beauty of it:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and moon, lovely autumn colors, delightful birds and critters! Wonderful world you do have, Gary! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteautumn colors are enchanting! your photos are beautiful...love the reflections on water.
ReplyDeleteYou nature is so fantastic with those colours now!
ReplyDeleteBirds are as interesting as always !
Good weekend to you and yours!+
I really enjoyed this post. The colours in the water look amazing. Your Hairy Woodpecker looks very similar to the Great Spotted Woodpecker in my lastest blog. From Findlay
ReplyDeletelovely set of fall photos... loving the colors!
ReplyDeleteA truly spectacular collection of images, breathtakingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing them! May autumn bestow you with more Indian Summer days.
Happy Skywatch,
Merisi
Great shots, excellent photo work .. the autumn coloring and the great reflection in the water looks fantastic. It was a joy to me to see your photos.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Karin
Beautiful color shots and birds shots! You really have a lot of color already. Not much here yet. Love the otter shots! How wonderful to see otters in the wild.
ReplyDeleteSo many fantastic beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteLove the Colors in the River!
You captured the beautiful fall colors so well. I Particularly like the colors reflected in the water. Always enjoy the birds you photograph and what a great capture of the full moon.
ReplyDeleteThose watery reflections of your brilliant fall are fabulous. The Moon shot is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA truly superb collection of images Gary - am unable to single any one out, they're all wonderful. Thanks for sharing. (Interesting we should both have almost identical moon shots - just from different angles!)
ReplyDeleteOh my these shots are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
Great shots love the otter shot too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the otter! :):):)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I do like the one of the little bird on the stones, with some leafy shadows.But every one is superb. Cheers from Jean.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the colors reflected in the water.
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
Wonderful colors and wildlife!
ReplyDeletewow!Beautiful reflections of autumn.
ReplyDeleteSome really great shots!! My favourites are the first one, of the colours reflected in the water, and the one with the duck fling away and its reflection in the water!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways a treat to visit your blog.
ReplyDeleteSky Views at my end, have a great weekend!
I enjoyed the show, love the reflection shots!
ReplyDeleteI do like the fabulous colours of fall!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great images of the fall color, Gary. I especially like the reflections and I am envious of your otter shots. They never cooperate for me.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful things here. Awesome reflections. Love other pics too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, Gary :)
A wonderful series again!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of photos!!!
ReplyDeletePure wild beauty I felt spoilt to be able to see your wonderful part of our planet. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of an amazing variety of subjects.
ReplyDeleteAren't the colours amazing? I never fail to enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
I'm looking for a photo of lady slippers. Do you have any I could use with credit?
They're for my posts on the 7 Wonders of Lanark County.
cheers!
Love the warm tones in your Fall series. What a wonderful season to enjoy outdoors. Thanks for sharing the beauty in your neck of the woods with us.
ReplyDeleteGreat series again, Gary.
ReplyDeleteAlthough autumn isn't my favourite season, I really love the breathtaking colours autumn is already showing around the Vermilon River.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.
Your posts are always so full of eye candy, it's hard to choose what to comment on! But I always love the critters, and I swoon over fall foliage and am especially smitten with photos of reflections in water. So, my favorites in this wonderful collection are "Colours in the River" and the two photos of the Wood Ducks on the water with the reflections of the trees and changing leaves reflected. Gorgeous!! But all your photos are terrific, as usual!
ReplyDeleteWhoah! What a beautiful rainbow of colors reflected!
ReplyDeleteWhat beauty! So nice to see all the birds, and your changing leaves, like a preview of our season change.
ReplyDeleteFall is just beautiful in the Vermilon Country! You get the greatest reflections. Off now to view the pix in slide-show format.
ReplyDeleteThe bridge and trail shots are over the top! Love all your autumn images.
ReplyDeleteGreat post you show the reflection / autumn / birds and much more.
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to look into your blog.
Wish you a good weekend :)
Hanne Bente
Beautiful birds in very scenic place.
ReplyDeleteNice shots, Gary! The foliage in your area looks spectacular - such a great time of the year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to see your photos... wonderful autumn colors and animals. I love the cool Otter!
ReplyDeleteMany great photos of exciting birds and stunning scenery in beautiful fall colors. My favourites are picture Nr. 5 and Nr. 21
ReplyDeleteOttar
Delightful captures as always.
ReplyDeleteHopping here from Camera Critters
Kangaroo
Have a great weekend!
Fantastic glimpses of fall in your area!
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