We decided a walk at the wetlands might be a good way to shake "cabin fever" a bit. A grey day, but not unbearably cold.
The boardwalks looked pretty safe...not too much ice on them, but the water was frozen so no waterfowl were around.
Icy pattern on the boardwalk.
I like the grasses and the reflections in the small thawed places.
Neither of us saw the Great Blue Heron until after he had seen us first. I don't think I even expected to see one with the water mostly frozen over.
A Mockingbird in the leaves along the creek.
A Robin checking out the thawed places in the ice....
....heading down for a drink and a flutter in the water.
Most of my bird shots were little more than silhouettes. Several Robins were hanging around in the trees but didn't like my presence.
The boardwalk through the woods looked pretty inviting, but I let Mike take a walk while I stayed put to look for some bird life.
The "orange" looking leaves of the tree hanging over the iced over creek were the only touch of color.
A woodpecker hole.....Pileated maybe? I know they make long holes.
Or maybe this Red-bellied lives there.
Never could get a good shot of him.....too many things in the way.
More grasses
I wonder what animal made this trail through the weeds to the water?
The big fluffy grasses along the water's edge.
One cattail.....frozen.
A vee of Canada geese flew overhead.
The boardwalks looked pretty safe...not too much ice on them, but the water was frozen so no waterfowl were around.
Icy pattern on the boardwalk.
I like the grasses and the reflections in the small thawed places.
Neither of us saw the Great Blue Heron until after he had seen us first. I don't think I even expected to see one with the water mostly frozen over.
A Mockingbird in the leaves along the creek.
A Robin checking out the thawed places in the ice....
....heading down for a drink and a flutter in the water.
Most of my bird shots were little more than silhouettes. Several Robins were hanging around in the trees but didn't like my presence.
The boardwalk through the woods looked pretty inviting, but I let Mike take a walk while I stayed put to look for some bird life.
The "orange" looking leaves of the tree hanging over the iced over creek were the only touch of color.
A woodpecker hole.....Pileated maybe? I know they make long holes.
Or maybe this Red-bellied lives there.
Never could get a good shot of him.....too many things in the way.
More grasses
I wonder what animal made this trail through the weeds to the water?
The big fluffy grasses along the water's edge.
One cattail.....frozen.
A vee of Canada geese flew overhead.OK.....I'm cold. Going home to the warm "cabin" again!
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8 comments:
I enjoyed the "virtual" walk thru the wetlands with you!
I enjoyed the walk, too, but nearly froze, as I'm used to milder temps. You made some interesting shots and in the process, got rid of your cabin fever!
I bet it did feel good to get out a bit. Super pictures Mary. Even in the "dead of winter" you can find beauty.
B.
Hi Mary. Good to blow the cobwebs away. I guess it will be more inviting for the birds and the camera once the snow and ice has disappeared. Enjoyed the walk nonetheless. FAB.
That board walk does look very inviting,but I think I would prefer a mid spring day for that.I love the grasses and reflections.Actually I loved all the pictures.
Ruth
Good tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
I'm glad you ventured out on this wintry day. I'm also glad I'm enjoying your neat pictures from the comfort of our computer room!
We went for a drive yesterday and ran through the strip pits first...lots of geese on the water. And a few swans, and lots of them in the air.
I am sort of tired of the drabness, are you?
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