Lake Francis, Valier MT
Apr 28, 2022 09:14:30 #
Took a trip over to Lake Francis to fish for walleye....water was still on the cold side 39 degrees....so the fishing wasn't that great. The lake is only 3600 acres but great for walleye and Northern Pike. We did bring in 3 walleye for the freezer so at least I have dinner!
But the scenery makes the trip worth it. Plus there is an island in the middle of the lake that has 1000's of birds during spring time for nesting. Seagulls, Snow Geese, Canada Geese, Great Blue Heron's, Coots, Mallards, Double Crested Cormorants and some that I can't identify. There usually are Grizzly bears that come down from the Rocky Mtn front to feed on that island...we usually see them but were a little early and the bears were not there yet.
Will make additional posts with the various birds.
But the scenery makes the trip worth it. Plus there is an island in the middle of the lake that has 1000's of birds during spring time for nesting. Seagulls, Snow Geese, Canada Geese, Great Blue Heron's, Coots, Mallards, Double Crested Cormorants and some that I can't identify. There usually are Grizzly bears that come down from the Rocky Mtn front to feed on that island...we usually see them but were a little early and the bears were not there yet.
Will make additional posts with the various birds.
Apr 28, 2022 09:27:07 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Took a trip over to Lake Francis to fish for walle... (show quote)
Great set of images Cindy
Apr 28, 2022 09:44:46 #
Apr 28, 2022 10:06:04 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great set of images Cindy
Thanks...it's always a fun trip over there.
Apr 28, 2022 10:06:27 #
jederick wrote:
Marvelous series!! 
Thanks....just wish the fishing had been a little better!
Apr 28, 2022 10:16:53 #
Apr 28, 2022 11:09:45 #
POVDOV wrote:
Beautiful photographs of birds and landscapes. thanks for sharing.
Thanks...glad you enjoyed them both.
Apr 28, 2022 11:28:58 #
Apr 28, 2022 11:55:04 #
Apr 28, 2022 12:05:53 #
Beautiful set, Cindy!! I too love that first shot, it tells a great story!
Rob
Rob
Apr 28, 2022 20:42:47 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great set of images Cindy
Thanks! One of my favorite places to hang out, if the fishing is good it's a great time but if not...those birds are always fun to watch.
Apr 28, 2022 20:43:34 #
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding, Cindy. Your artist side is showing.
Thanks Ken...those sunsets were amazing!
Apr 28, 2022 20:43:54 #
NMGal wrote:
Really nice, Cindy. Love the first one.
Thanks...ya that one turned out kinda nice.
Apr 28, 2022 20:44:45 #
Umnak wrote:
Beautiful set, Cindy!! I too love that first shot, it tells a great story!
Rob
Rob
Thanks Rob! That first shot was such an amazing sunset and with my friend sitting there...I just had to get a shot.
Apr 29, 2022 05:25:49 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Took a trip over to Lake Francis to fish for walle... (show quote)
Beautiful images Cindy
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