It signifies an ouzel or blackbird. Seasonal birds include the ring ouzel and the redstart. They are often replaced by the related ring ouzel in areas of higher altitude. It is often replaced by the related ring ouzel in areas of higher altitude. Red grouse, ring ouzel, wheatear and golden plover may be seen. "Ouzel" (or "ousel") is an old name for common blackbird. Conspicuous birds include the blue-fronted jay, Sierra hermit thrush, water ouzel, and Townsend solitaire. After retiring from sports, he became a leading author on the ring ouzel. The Grand Union Canal runs through the town, alongside the River Ouzel. Ouzel also survives as the name of a relative of the blackbird, the ring ouzel. The Black woodpecker and the Ring ouzel can also be seen in the park. The River Ouzel runs diagonally through it, from west to north. Today, bats remain and migrating ring ouzel may occasionally be seen in spring. The ring ouzel ("Turdus torquatus") is a European member of the thrush family, Turdidae. Waterfalls include Ouzel Falls, Trio Falls, Copeland Falls, and Calypso Cascades.