Showing posts with label Black-Capped Chickadees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black-Capped Chickadees. Show all posts

Monday, May 2, 2011

A Hike to the Wetlands of the East Track Of The Vermilon River. A Post to My World Tuesday.


South Wetland showing Tundra


South Wetland














We're right at the east track, but we're not going to hike it; instead we'll stick to the wetlands, the north and the south one, although they're really the same body of water except the track bisects them and makes to all intents and purposes two separate wetlands. We're not going to get too far without our crow of course. These pair of Robins were hanging around on the fringe of the wetlands.

Our Crow


Robin


Robin


 Sparrow


Savannah Sparrow


Savannah Sparrow



Savannah sparrows are not as common here probably because it is not farm country with its open areas, so I count myself lucky to get these photos.

Song Sparrow


White-throated Sparrow


White-throated sparrow are in fact more common that the Savannah's. This little guy is showing off his distinctive yellow head marking and white throat really well. The stunted brush along side the wetlands makes great shelter for the song sparrows as well.


Song Sparrow


Black-capped Chickadee






We've moved up the trail and picked up a couple of chickadees, and a common grackle whose colour scheme is pretty impressive.

Common Grackle


Black-capped Chickadee


Female Wood Duck?


Female Wood Duck?




This duck flew overhead and I thought at first it was a merganser of some sort, but if you look closely it has prominent white markings around its eyes, which make me think it's a female Wood Duck.
Pussy Willows


Seeds??

I really liked the pussy willows which are now showing in large numbers and then I saw the tufts of something or other on a tree and thought they looked equally interesting.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Practising Black-capped Chickadees of the Vermilon River, A Post to Macro Monday.









I think this fellow has heard about the Olympics and wants to be a leading contender in the acrobatic competition. Did you notice how he ended up as he started out? I think a 10 is in order.


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Friday, March 18, 2011

Winter Wildlife of the Vermilon River. A Post to Camera Critters.

Northern Raven Eating Snow.


Same Northern Raven


Close up of Our New Friend.


Blue Jay


Black-capped Chicadee


Female RedPoll


Male RedPoll

Female RedPoll

Red or Pine Squirrel


Female Hairy Woodpecker


Female Hairy Woodpecker.

Female Evening Grossbeak


American Goldfinch.
 When I first began this blog I wondered if I would have enough wildlife to post, and here I sit with 4 full memory cards. Computer transfer files not even touched. I'm blessed beyond thousands with an abundance of photos, and outdoor activities even in a harsh climate. And of course a good buddy to do all those activities with. I don't have to drive to sightings, I just put on my winter gear and walk in any direction to a wilderness forest complete with exotic subjects, and I never return empty handed.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

More Scenes and Wildlife of the Vermilon River. A Post to My World Tuesday.

Open River

Little Island Area.

Upper End Of Little Island.

Rapids

Chickadee In Wind.



Chickadee In Wind.

Female Evening Grosbeak.

RedPoll

Male RedPoll.
American Goldfinch
Hugin Our Favourite Raven.
Just some scenes from our last hike and a selection of birds.

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