Oh, ok, just one more sheep photo. It's just that the babies are so cute. This is Cloe (note the tracking collar she wears) with this years offspring.

Western Tanagers migrate through each spring and bring a "splash" of color to the Rio Grande River.

Canada Geese nest along the banks. This proud mother was seen in the Playground section, an area suitable for the chicks.

During a break below Power Line Rapid we had a brief encounter with a friendly Bull Snake.

This Black-crowned night heron was seen fishing, just above the confluence of the Rio Grande and Taos Creek.

Headed for the safety of the water after spotting me.

Entering the water with the 2nd already there.

Eating a tasty carp.

A Bull Elk carcass provides a mid-day snack for a couple of coyotes.

Wintering geese in Pilar.

Great Blue Heron.

One of our resident Bald Eagles.

Orilla Verde evening.

Sunset and the Pilar Cliffs.

The first Bald Eagles encountered at the beginning of the gorge were being harassed by a pesky raven.

This is a favorite perch. Perhaps for the view. Perhaps for the fishing.

Finally becoming fed up with their winged cousin..............

they're off to find a perch without a raven or perhaps me.

Reflections on the water in Pilar.

A view from the road near Petaca Canyon.

Downstream view in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area.

A beaver dam in one of the side channels with Common Goldeneye Ducks on the move.

Looking downstream from the Gaging Station.

Female Goldeneye Ducks headed downstream.

A gaggle of perhaps 25 geese were feeding on the moss that grows on the rocks.

The Three Trumpe'teers.

A quick shake to remove the cold water.

The geese now headed upstream to another feeding area. Taos Junction Bridge is in the background.

Upstream view from Taos Junction Bridge.

A momentary clearing of the the sky reflecting off the water at Taos Junction Bridge.

Downstream view from Taos Junction Bridge.