Observations 04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Weiser Forest District Aristes Reservoir
4:45pm-7:00pm
Kayaking in the shallow reservoir; Highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) and Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) beginning to bloom out along the border of pond. Insects are just finally appearing at water's surface.
Overcast with occasional drizzle
This was a fun trip. It is always to get out in the kayak. I usually go to the Weiser to observe butter butts and Yellow Warblers in the blueberry thickets which run along the northern border of the pond, as well of course for the waterfowl. My warbler search turned out unsuccessful until I passed under the bridge into the more marshy end of the pond. Fluttering in the low cover of a few young blueberry bushes were two Tennessee Warblers. My visit to this portion of the water was only sweetened when I saw around a bend a mother goose. I spent a good bit of time silently observing from the opposite bank. Geese have always intrigued me. It is hard not to have a bit of fear for them, but fear out of respect. The way Canada Geese hold posture makes them one of my favorite photography subjects. When on land they look incredibly strong to me.
I expect the Warblers will be claiming territory within the blueberries any day now. This kind of habit is truly amazing to observe from the water. The quiet provided by slow drifting, as well as the low profile, means you get much better views of movement within thickets. Definitely my favorite subgenera of Ornitherapy.
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