Jordan Lake, Monday, March 8, 2021. The lake level is at 221.35 feet. The level has come down considerably in the last few days. The weather is still on the cold side. But the air is clear and the sun is shining and there is more warmth on the way. Take care, be safe. Stay well!
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Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: I do believe this double-crested cormorant was smiling! This is not the usual flight orientation that I get to shoot. This youngster came up off the river, banked gently, glanced at me and turned right back to the river, and back to his fishing in the riprap.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 03/07/2021
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Sunday, March 7, 2021. Lake level is at 222.6 feet. It is a cold crispy, crispy morning. I’m looking forward to tomorrow … is supposed to be a whole lot warmer. Enjoy the minute with me this morning. Take care, be safe, stay well.
Osprey Shake
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: On a fishing dive, an osprey picks up a lot of water. Water is heavy at 8 pounds per gallon. The osprey is an efficient flyer so once it gains some height above the water, the bird does a shake to throw off the excess water and its weight. I love watching the shake start at the bird’s beak and finally flipping off at the end of its tail – just like a very wet dog. The bright morning light striking the scattering drops makes the osprey a sparkling sunburst.
Brilliant Brooch
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Mom Osprey got herself a fish this morning. She hit the water, grabbed the fish and was gone out over the dam almost before I knew she was there! The glittering sunshine sure made her a brilliant brooch against the river.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 03/04/2021
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Thursday, March 4, 2021. The lake level is down to 225.57 feet – that is still 9.5 feet above normal pool. Very bright cold crispy morning. The sunlight was really neat through the fog. Enjoy the warmth today and the sunshine coming up for the next week or so. Take care, be safe. Stay well!
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