On Saturday I decided to visit a new location about 50 minutes away, Cataract Falls State Recreation Area. The waterfalls on this property are very impressive and are the largest by volume of water in all of Indiana. As soon as the sun came up over a 100 vultures started soaring indicating that there is a vulture roost in the area. Most were Turkey Vultures but a few Black Vultures were in the mix as well. Many Golden-crowned Kinglets and one Sharp-shinned Hawk were also in the area. For a photographer/birder you can't ask for a better location. There is a big pine stand in the middle of the deciduous forest that surrounds the river and falls which creates great habitat for birds throughout the year.



This falls is the same as the falls in picture 1. On the other side of this falls you can walk on ice behind the falls and look out from behind the falls. I liked this shot because it conveys the low temperatures in Indiana (about 15° F on this morning).
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Wow...this place is absolutely gorgeous and your photos are very cool. In the last one I love seeing the combination of the ice, the water and the intense green.
We were at Clifty Falls years ago when the Turkey Vultures were coming in. That was neat. There were at least 40 or 50 circling while we were standing in the watch tower. Do you know if there is a roost there? It was 1991 or so when we visited.
Great photos as usual.
These are wonderful shots. I'm blown away by things like this that I've never seen. I love the combination of still ice and flowing water. Amazing and beautiful!
Oh my, that is such a beautiful capture of water freezing! I love this!
Just love these photoes! Nr. 2 is my favourite, a great closup showing the strength and force of the flowing water. But still not strong enough to fight the ice!
Breathtaking!
I posted a waterfall too, from a trip back in the fall. I wish I could be there to see it with some ice. Looks very scenic.
what super photos, the colour of the water is stunning.
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The 3rd photo is awesome!!
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Your photos of the falls are beautiful. Thank you for climbing over the rocks to capture the pics!
Wow, I'm ever glad I stopped by your blog, or I would have missed this elegant view of the falls. I've posted some falls too, but not as quite good as your post. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, what great photos. If the falls are 30 feet high, the river must be very wide.
Your photos have a great WOW factor. Love them
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I agree; WOW factor. I can tell the climb was worth it. I love icy waterfalls and this one is a beauty.
Great photography, you have brought that waterfall to life. Thank you for sharing.
Great photography! You captured it very well!
My Watery Wednesday entry is posted here. Hope you can pass by if you have the time. Thanks!
Wonderful images you've shared with us!
Your photography is excellent.
Beautiful pictures. I like the second one the most. Wow ..
wow!! what amazing pictures.
beautiful pictures. I love waterfall.
These are AMAZING! WOW!
Almost looks surreal...especially third photo. Beautiful!
Gorgeous photos! I live in Indiana but have never been here. Isn't it by Lieber?
These photos are stunning. Makes me wish I was there.
Thanks for all the comments.
@Jan: I have read that the falls are about 30 feet, I think part of the reason that it doesnt look that tall is that the water is pretty high and river is wide (like you said).
@Allison: These falls are just southeast of Lieber. I think that Mill Creek (the falls are on this creek) runs into the reservoir that Lieber is on.
Seems like I was here earlier but don't see my comment. Anyway, i like your photographs. Very nice work.
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