Feb 13, 2013

Waterfalls- Mossabre Falls

Mossabre waterfalls

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that smaller places interest me more. Long ago I was reading  a book which was about smaller towns in America. The book listed the interesting small towns also. Unfortunately, I forgot the title of the book :( but I remember Dunsmuir was listed among them. Dunsmuir town has two beautiful waterfalls which are easily accessible. Hedge Creek Falls and Mossabre Falls.

Mossabre Falls is one of its kind. The water seeps through the bushes and grass. But, reaching this falls is a bit tricky. Not that you will have to trek 10 miles one way but you will have to hike 1 mile on an active railway track. Make sure you are not in a narrow place when the train passes :) Once reached no one regrets all the pain walking on the tracks. Cool and secluded, dreamy and peaceful ... but on weekends expect crowds of swimmers.


I sat there under the shade for a long time listening to the water. A Blue Jay was moving around, may be for food. I have seen these birds in the campgrounds and picnic places looking for human food. A senior couple come by with their pet puppy. It was fun watching that puppy running around chasing this Blue Steller's Jay.

Lovely huh?

And Happy Valentine's Day to All :)
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39 comments:

  1. HansHBFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Great photos!
    Lovely post for WBW!

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  2. Connie SmileyFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    What a beautiful waterfall; it does look like a very peaceful place. That jay is just stunning! Great photos.

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    1. KusumFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      Thank you Connie! Yes, it is a peaceful place.

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  3. DaveFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Without reading and looking twice I wouldnt have noticed exactly how the water comes through the vegitation, very nice image

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    1. KusumFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Welcome to my blog Dave and thank you! Yes, this waterfalls is very interesting.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Great falls and a beautiful bird!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. mickFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Great photo of a beautiful bird.

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  6. eileeninmdFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Beautiful waterfalls and the Jay is gorgeous! Great shots, have a happy day!

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    1. KusumFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you Eileen! Yeah, Jay was very busy looking for food!

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  7. Carole M.February 13, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    oh I love your blue-jay capture; what a moment!

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  8. AlFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    That is an amazing waterfall, I love it. And of course the blue jay too!

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    1. KusumFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:50 AM

      Yes, Al. The waterfalls is truly amazing. Glad you guys like it.

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  9. KarenFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    A superb photo of the falls! Cute Jay, they are different than ours.

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    1. KusumFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:47 AM

      Thanks Karen. Is that so, Jays look different in your place?

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  10. RamakrishnanFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Awesome falls & fascinating blue jay. Happy Valentines day.

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    1. KusumFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      Thank you Mr Ramakrishnan! Happy Valentines day to you too!

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  11. AmitAagFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Amazingly beautiful falls and lovely bird!
    http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2013/02/call-beach-by-any-other-name.html

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  12. R Niranjan DasFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful falls. You have captured it like a painting!

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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  13. Stewart MFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Thats a great picture - I love the catch light in the birds eye and the fact that its not in the middle of the picture!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. KusumFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:14 AM

      Thanks Stewart. What I like about your comments is that ... you really read the post and give more info. The bird was looking for food and so I left some empty space for it to look :)

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  14. AnuFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Waterfalls are always beautiful - whether small or big doesn't matter. But most of them are in the remote places, and has restricted access. But the pleasure you get, after passing through the difficult path is infinite! This fall is gorgeous looking, especially with that width and thin layer of water falling.

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    1. KusumFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:16 AM

      Yes, this waterfalls is truly amazing. I love that water seeping through the grass!

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  15. travellerFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    A great photo of a Steller's Jay! This kind of jay is the provincial bird of British Columbia where I live! I enjoy your photos.

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    1. KusumFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      Welcome to my blog Traveller! Yes, this bird is a Stellar's Jay which is found in the west and related to Blue Jay. Thanks!

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  16. JennyFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Omigod the first photo just bllew me away! The purple water looks magnificent. The bird has beautiful colors too. Nature is indeed beautiful.

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    1. KusumFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM

      Thanks Jenny. The water looks purple because of the WB setting :) YES! Nature is beautiful!

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  17. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Love Stellar Jays, quite a bit different from our Blue Jays. That waterfall is amazing and thank you for explaining how it is formed...I have never seen anything like that before~

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    1. KusumFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

      Thank you Mary. Glad you liked the waterfalls picture, it is one of its kind huh?

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  18. Rambling WoodsFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Wow that is quite a hike, but it certainly looks worth the effort as the area is beautiful Kusum. I am wondering if that is a scrub jay as our blue jays look all blue. They are so smart and fun to watch. Thank you for linking into Nature Notes this week..Michelle

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    1. KusumFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:45 AM

      Michelle, actually it is a Stellar's Jay, a very close relative of Blue Jay. Thanks :)

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  19. Wally JonesFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    What a beautiful place! Of course, I am partial to birds, so love that jay!

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  20. Arnar OlafssonFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Experience the most beautiful, enhancing and charming majestic waterfalls in Iceland. It gives the visitor an opportunity to walk behind the water falls. Holiday in Iceland with Majestic Waterfalls will be an unexpectable experience for all tourists.

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    1. KusumFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:01 PM

      Yes, I know about those beautiful waterfalls of Iceland!

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