Today, it looks like this . . .
The City of Saskatoon claims that this is as high as the water will get (honest!). Some residents aren't so sure. But the City has lowered the danger level form 2 to 1. So, that's that.
But even some of out city's water-lovers are finding the situation challenging.
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| Tough paddling up river. |
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| "Over there," pointed mom |
The current was very strong and every one of them was looking tired. They all need a break from that.
Finally they found a sheltered spot, and had a chance to rest and regroup. One of the three families had 20 babies.
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| Taking a break in a calmer space. |
They finally came ashore from that temporary rest spot. One of the adults climbed to the top of the bank. It stayed there, nibbling away on the grass, as nonchalant as could be. But the babies already knew the rule; don't go any farther than that adult. In fact we didn't see them; they stayed well out of sight. But there was lots of shore for all of them to come up for a rest.
I was thinking of trying to slowly move around and get a family photo. I decided not to. They had come from two bridges below (one guy, walking along the bank, was following them). So I just decided to let them be. The click of the camera could have scared them off. They needed the break from the strong river.
And that's today's livestock report.
Blessings and Bear hugs, one and all!
That's a great picture of the family, with all the little ones. I do hope they are all right, Bear!
ReplyDeleteI think they are all probably just fine. Thanks for asking, DJan.
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Aw, sweet little birds. I'm glad they found a spot to rest.
ReplyDeleteBut all the best "resting places" along the shoreline are flooded. Hope they can all find new places.
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What a big family they had there - I'm glad they are okay - now that's a lot of water. sandie
ReplyDeleteLots of water, uncertain future (for everyone).
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In the midst of a weather crisis it is endearing to see this little family surviving together. What a lovely series of photos, dear Bear.
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Genie
The high water is tough for a lot of critters, Genie. Thanks for the comment on the pictures!
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Just catching up on my blog reading, Rob. Glad the little ones got out of the river OK. I hope no flood damage in Saskatoon. Lake Dief should have helped that quite a bit. Need to see how PA is faring. Cumberland House is likely going to be inundated. I saw in the paper where Norm Lambert's son sold all his cattle and gave his hay to a neighbour who kept his. The pastures there will be underwater as the delta fills up.
ReplyDeleteThe only area of possible flooding is the trailer court on the south edge of town, west side of the river, by the QE power station. Other than that, people are about as dry as a temperance colony.
DeleteNorth Sask. River has also been flooding, and Cumberland House has been in trouble. I think things are some better there, so people are not cut off.
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lovely shots...Nice that you let them rest...so many of us act like the paparazzi with wildlife...Poor babies needed a break...luckily they had a bear to protect them too.
ReplyDeleteAs the river flows are getting better, and the water is going down a bit, we can be Shakespearean and say, "All's Well that Ends Well."
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You managed some very nice pictures plus you decided to leave well enough alone with the goslings. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. It was fun to follow them for a while. The river is way down, now, so they should be in much better shape.
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Rob-bear buddy ~ I am so surprised by the photos of flooding and the difference since I came to visit a couple of weeks ago. Believe it or not, we don't hear about it at all in our news and Saskatoon is only on my radar now because of you!
ReplyDeleteYour PM Steven Harper I hope is connecting the dots between climate change, tar sands and the dangers of train cars carrying explosive fossil fuels. But probably not. Hmm...
Great to hear from you Deb!
DeleteThe flooding came as a bit of a surprise all across the west. But, hey, we wouldn't want things to be too boring. And, I suppose there is truth to the story that many Americans couldn't find Canada on a map, unless it were labeled "Great White North."
The Prime Minister would have trouble connecting the dots even if they were numbered for him. He doesn't really think much of science; it contradicts his world view, so he muzzles scientists.
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Rob-bear buddy ~
ReplyDeleteI am so surprised by the difference in the flooding since I came to visit a couple of weeks ago. Believe it or not we do not hear anything about it in our news and I have Saskatoon on my radar only because of you!
Your PM Steven Harper sure has had an eye-full lately and I wonder if he is connecting the dots between the perils of climate disruption, fossil fuels, tar sands in Alberta, trains carrying explosive fuels through sleepy towns...but probably not. Hmm...
I too had a great time talking with you in your soggy stomping grounds and hope we can stay connected. Hugs*
Sigh. You understand Canada very well. Trains carrying explosives through a small Quebec town. A lot more loss of life than in Calgary, though he were west to see the flood damage. Oh, well; another day in Canada.
DeleteGreat to hear from you! Hope things are going well. Blessings and Bear hugs!