Niagara fall and The Beauty in the Niagara wildlife !! WOOOO

 The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Ontario Province, Canada, and New York State, U.S.A. The water flows from the Great Lakes, the world's largest surface freshwater system, all the way down to the Atlantic Ocean. See one of the world's most awe-inspiring displays of the power of nature- from the sky, from the foaming river below, or even from within arm's reach.

 

The Niagara River connects Lake Erie with Lake Ontario. But before it gets there, the water plunges almost 170 feet ina straight drop. The volume of water that comes tumbling over the crest is overwhelming: Almost 170,000 cubic meters of water, that's 6 million cubic feet, thunders over this combined fall each minute during the Falls' peak hours.

 

Most people don't realize this until they get there, but there are three waterfalls. East is the American Falls and the narrow Bridal Veil Falls. Then you've got Goat Island and to the west is the impressive Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the widest and most powerful of them all. Glide over the river, or explore the many other vantage points, to see the water plummet into the depths below.

 

The resulting plume of mist is visible from miles away. To feel its spray, board the Maid of the Mist. The first wooden steamboat took people to the falls as early as the mid-1800s and, while the Maids are now made out of steel, the excitement during this half-hour cruise has changed little since.

 

If you want to get as close to the curtain of water as you can, embark on a Journey Behind the Falls and see - and hear - the water rush past right in front of you. Below the Falls, the foaming water mass squeezes its way through a narrow gorge, creating the Whirlpool Rapids, which you can get to, aboard a jet raft. Aside from nature, there is also plenty of family entertainment to be had under neon lights.

 

Take the kids to visit the Niagara Sky Wheel and nearby themed attractions and arcades. Cross the Rainbow Bridge to the American side to see the Aquarium of Niagara in a serene environment or stay on the Canadian side and enjoy the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Niagara-on-the-Lake is only a short drive away.

 

Visit this pretty 19th-century village to browse boutique shops, play golf, or have lunch before you set out to explore Ontario's wine country. A shuttle bus or taxi can drop you back at the Falls in no time. Scale the Skylon Tower to admire this glorious landscape once more.

 

Less than a 2-hour drive from Toronto and only a taxi ride away from Buffalo airport, getting to Niagara is easy. Their accessibility and splendor make the Niagara Falls one of the most-photographed natural spectacles in the world. But, of course, no picture can capture the thrill you feel - and the roar you hear - when you witness Niagara's astonishing power.

 

An impression that will last a lifetime... 

 

The Beauty Of Birds -NIAGARA FALLS

 

 Our birding crew is going to Niagara Falls to see what birds we can find and to appreciate the natural beauty of one of the Natural Wonders of the world. The Niagara River is a beautiful tourist destination, but we're not here just to look at the scenery.

 

We are looking for birds, starting from the Dufferin Islands. This nature area is an easy walk away from the big waterfalls. We arrived just after sunrise. Things were peaceful and clear. I'm curious about what we saw there, A cormorant was diving for fish. And mallard ducks were getting ready to start the day.

CORMORANT

MALLARD DUCK 

 

The Niagara River is a designated "Important Bird Area", providing food and habitat for lots of birds. Canada Goose were teaching their young to forage. And a Common Tern flew by! Barn Swallows got ready to fly. The two on the right are juveniles.

CANADA GOOSE

TERN

BARN SWALLOWS

 

This bird was identified by its song. American Robins did their morning routine. Hundreds of thousands of birds spend part of the year here. Species change through the seasons. A Cardinal sat in a tree. We were lucky to see this bird.

 AMERICAN ROBINS 

CARDINAL

But this one walked right up to us. Blue jays are easy to find. Having a field guide helped identify this one! But Chipping Sparrows have that cool hat which makes them easy to identify. A Gray Catbird was hopping around. And a Great Egret flew by. We also found some non-bird species! Like this hive of bees getting ready for the day.

BLUE JAYS

GRAY CATBIRD 

GREAT EGRET

 

And this bug with a cool name! A chipmunk was foraging on the path. And we saw a woodchuck swim for the first time! Have you seen a bird fly like this before? The rapids just above the falls are a great place to see water birds! Cormorants and gulls find lots of fish here.

CHIPMUNK

WOODCHUNK

GULLS 

The river is a migration path as birds move with the seasons. Protecting the water and nearby forests will ensure that birds have food and shelter for years to come.

 

Niagara Falls is beautiful to look at, and birds fly around in the mist. We would need much more experience to identify any of them though! But seeing this natural wonder was a great way to end a day of birding.

 

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