Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sunday at the marsh

Back to the refuge today - sun intermittent between the clouds.  Lots of water around now, thanks to the storms.  As I drove by the ponds on the way in, the frogs were deafening.  Spring is here!!


Ducks are returning - many different ones, forcing me to go to my bird books to determine what they are.  Canuks everywhere and the refuge gate is now shut down the long dike and the gates to the refuge shut at 5pm.  All good and in support of nurturing our feathered friends in their pursuit of life.



This harrier sat on this stump all the time I was in the refuge and then, on my way out, flew off and showed off his flexibility!  They are amazing birds. One moment floating through the air and the next hanging straight up and down about to pounce on their prey!



Lots of Canadian geese everywhere - they often create a cacaphony of sound that can be pleasing or irritating to the ear. 

Murph went into the water at the far west ponds and several of the geese began to swim towards him - he left pretty quickly! 












There were several herons on the heron nests that had been built for them.  A rather obnoxious photographer walked close to the nests and scared them off.  Despite the signs, some idiots still believe they have no obligation to be concerned about the wildlife.

Note the two sitting there, and the additional one just peering over the edge of the nest.  They are such beautiful and majestic beings, and worthy of our respect and care.









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