Jordan Lake: Bald eagles can and do sometimes hover over a fish, especially when the fish is in the shallows. This female bald eagle did a powerful hover and then snatched her fish and headed for a tree, fish tucked tightly under her tail.
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AuthorChipping Sparrow Family Breakfast
Jordan Lake, August 10, 2021. Doc Ellen‘s Natural Minute. It is a Minute of watching the parent chipping sparrow – that’s the bird on the left – gathering up insects to feed to his chick – it’s on the right. The parent is very vigorous and very good at catching the insects and promptly feeding his offspring. The baby tries to catch an insect a couple of times. Then the parent dashes off to look for insects elsewhere. The fledgling says well I guess I better go back to trying on my own before it decides maybe it’s easier food to go find the parent. Enjoy the breakfast of the chipping sparrows this morning! Take care, be safe. Stay well.
Toe Puzzle
Jordan Lake: Captain Doug and I had thought that the bald eagle was standing a little awkwardly because maybe she was standing on a fish. But, no, a fish wasn’t involved in the stance at all … nope, there was an embarrassing toe problem…
Doc Ellen’s Evening Note 08/05/2021
Jordan Lake. As the day’s heat leaves the sky, dragonflies come to rest on a favorite perch for the night. Like this saddleback dragonfly, may you too find a safe haven for your needed rest this night. Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 08/05/2021
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River. I got to watching one of this year‘s great blue heron babies. He was thinking about fishing but actually spending more time making sure that some other heron didn’t come along and take his place. Each great blue heron wants to have a stretch of shoreline just for himself! Take care, be safe. Stay well.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 08/04/2021
Jordan Lake, Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The lake level is at 215.99 ft. so it is just barely below normal pool of 216ft. It’s a delightfully deliciously cool morning. And quiet for a mid week lull in our busy lives. Enjoy the moment with the clouds at the lake and the cooler air. Take care, be safe. Stay well!
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