On our latest trip to Chittenden Locks we got lucky with a range of wildlife. Firstly there was a seal swimming around feeding on the salmon that were trying to make their way up the ladder. With the volume of fish that were about in the water I think the seal had a very good lunch.
I reckonat least one got away though because his defense against being eaten was to spend as much time as possible leaping out of the water. I tried very hard to get a picture but the salmon was far too quick.
We then went down and checked out the side view of the salmon ladders. We weren’t expecting to see any as I thought they passed through across mid-late August but we were in for a surprise. There were lots and they were big old things to! The best picture came from the phone on this one and can be seen here – ugly salmon!
Then on the way back across the locks I got the opportunity to add to the eagle photo collection! I’m not sure what this particular bird is – some investigation is required – but he was very noisy and the crows did not want them around:
So there we go. One of the more action/animal packed visits to the locks. It was all so exciting we had to go to Rays for lunch to calm down!
Neil, I believe the bird is an Osprey . They breed near fresh water lakes and there diet is fish and more fish !
They nest in the top of pine trees.
Ooo nice – I’ve not seen those before! And turkey vulture pictures will follow later this week!