We took the cameras out this evening.  Elk Island National Park did not disappoint us.  The Amisk Wuche trail is greening up nicely.  Birds sang in the tree tops and we were fortunate to see a variety of species; a pair of Baltimore Orioles, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, robins, ducks, geese, coots, grebes, teals, and many that we could not identify.

As we turned into the Astotin Lake area, a pair of Canada Geese watched over their seven goslings.  The little ones grazed in the green grass and then cuddled together for a quick nap.  What fun it was to watch them!

A visit to the usual beaver pond proved to be a bust so we went back to a pond where a beaver was sighted on our way to the Amisk Wuche trail.  There was no sign of it.  Just when we decided that we were not going to see the beaver, it crossed the highway in front of us; leaving a wet trail on the pavement.  The park staff may need to put up a beaver crossing sign.  

It was a beautiful evening to be outside.  The sun shone.  The birds sang and there were signs of new life everywhere.