After the Rain ~

 

Had a great hike to the falls today after the rain....We hike these falls regularly and this was the highest we have ever seen the water level.  The water was raging and went over the concrete wall and into the fish ladders.

With the spring thaw in full force, there is a lot of water and flooding from the ice and snow we had this past winter.

Hike to the Falls!

 This female Spruce Grouse was walking along the trail in front of us and didn't seem to be too alarmed by our presence.  As we got within feet of her, she flew up into the pine tree right beside us and watched us walk by!

 And here she is allowing me to photograph her at her best!!

 

The top of the falls.. The water is extremely low!

 The falls are almost a trickle here.. We need rain!

Shelf mushrooms all in a row!

Gaspereau - Grand River Falls

This is the time of year when one can watch the gaspereau make their way up the fish ladders in Grand River Falls.  It is quite the show and facinating to watch them not only go up the ladders, but also up the falls! They must be extremely tired when they finally get to the top!

Grand River Falls

Fish Ladders - Grand River Falls

Gaspereau resting in the pool

Lots of gaspereau!!!!

Gaspereau running up the river

Posing for a photo before continuing on!