Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
July 5th to 11th 2010
We enjoyed several walks at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve over the last few days. We couldn't believe the change in the weather, from cloudy and very cool, wet days to extremeley hot, sunny days.
Adult and young Eagles were found in several locations.
Several Flycatchers were seen at the Salwein Creek Loop and near the South Lagoon.
Red-winged Blackbirds are not so prominent now; most of them have gone farther afield, although we did see a few.
A large stand of Shasta Daisies, planted by Doug and Stella, greeted us at the top of the main stairway. Mahonia Berries are beginning to ripen and Maple leaves are starting to get colourful.
A bright male American Goldfinch paused for a few seconds on some wildflowers near the Rotary Interpretive Centre.
There is a family of Canada Geese on the North Lagoon. They often rest on the bank near the edge of the path. The young gosling is getting its adult colouring while the adults are growing new flight feathers.
Black-headed Grosbeaks were seen in several locations.
Great Blue Herons were busy fishing and preening on logs and in trees.
Mallards of all ages were found on logs and edges of the banks,; the last photo has a Dowitcher with the Mallard. The Dowitcher has a journal of its own.
An Osprey flew overhead one morning.
A Peregrine Falcon peered down at us from high up in an old Cottonwood.
American Robins were seen every day.
Tree Swallows, Northern Rough-winged Swallows and Violet-green Swallows flew over the lagoons and a few perched for a rest.
An overworked Spotted Towhee sporting a beak full of insects paused before heading off to feed its young.
A Red-eyed Vireo bounced around the upper canopy of the trees near the East Bird Blind.
Cedar Waxwings happily inspected and ate Saskatoon berries.
A young Wood Duck rested on a log on the North Lagoon.
A juvenile White-crowned Sparrow looked over its shoulder at us when we walked by.
A few Common Yellowthroat Warblers were seen; one male surprised us when we found him foraging on the pathway in front of us. A few juveniles were seen in the depths of the shrubs near the Salwein Creek.
A very nice female Belted Kingfisher perched for awhile behind the East Bird Blind.
We stopped in at the Rotary Interpretive Centre for nice visits with Dylan, Janet, Val, Barb, Mike, Orson, John, Muriel and Mary. We also stopped for a nice chat with Dawn and Tim working in the garden.
We are not authorities on birds, wildlife, plants, cameras or photography, if you are doing research on any subjects, please refer to a more educational site for advice and double-check whatever you research.
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