Big Clifty Falls
On Friday night we went on a Woodcock watch with a few people including the naturalist of the park, Dick Davis. He is very knowledgeable about everything in the area. He took us to a spot where Jefferson's and Spotted Salamander breed but unfortunately none were around. There were many egg masses however. We were successful in finding American Woodcocks. We were able to observe 2 on the ground and a few others doing their flight displays.
The next morning we started off with a bird hike. I would be giving a presentation later in the day for a group of people that are part of a Getaway Weekend. Many of these people were present and everybody was able to have great views of Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Bluebird, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. The birdwalk was followed by a talk about tree rings which I unfortunately missed while I was hiking around the park (I heard it was very good). I was able to see some of the demonstration in the field which was very interesting. Then there was a presentation about the history of the local geology then I gave mine. We will probably post segments of mine in the future but we have not used video very often and have lots to learn about it.
This is a Ring-necked Snake that I found along a trail as I was hiking to the falls..jpg)
Big Clifty Falls. This falls is about 60 feet tall.See more great Watery Wednesday Posts here.
19 comments:
...congrats on your talk. That's very exciting. I love Clifty Falls and your photograph of the falls is gorgeous. You seem to have a specialty in capturing moving water.
Beautiful shots of the falls, Eric. (Although I could've done without the snake. Just my personal bias / phobia...)
Congrats on the bird song presentation! I hope you do post videos of the talk -- I'd love to see/hear it!
fabulous post. i can't wait to read your post about alaska and see all the beautiful snaps you would take. have a good trip.
I am with Kyle, love the water shots, would have been running for my life if I had seen that snake though!!
Gill in Canada
The waterfall photos are just fantastic. Will look forward to reading more about your presentation!
I just love cliff falls, is one reason I adore Wales they have lots of them. This is a great photo.
Simply love those shots of the waterfall! The snake - hmm..... since my knowledge of foreign snakes is at a minimum, I would run!
Yay! That snake looks dangerous, but I love how the water falls and the foamy whites.
I like the way the water pours over this falls. Cool shot.
The snake took me by surprise. Yeah! I jumped...but just a tiny bit. ;-)
very interesting post! I love the falls but I'm so afraid with the snake. Mine is here and thanks for viewing.
Beautiful shots but then I expect no less from you. :-)
Beautiful waterfall photos!! The snake was kinda creepy but a great shot too!
Great photos! I love Clifty!
I really like the snake photo. Ring-necks are such pretty snakes =)
The falls is pretty. I have never seen a snake like that.
beautiful water movements in the first picture!
Oh the falls is so very pretty & I love your photo - the water is gorgeous!
Great shots, I would like to get a little more rain, the creeks are a bit down for this time of year, but it only takes one system to fill them up and make them roar well done !!
Beautiful photos. I liked the snake.
Terrific shots...
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