New Year’s Day 2024

By neighdoctor January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day 2024

Today is the beginning of a New Year’s journey. At Jordan Lake I can often hear the trains in the distance … on their own journeys. On this morning there was a chorus of goldfinches and crows as my listening heart remembered my own travels by train. Perhaps the sounds will bring memories of, and hopes for, your own treks. Happy New Year’s Day to each of you, Doc Ellen

Mallard Paddle

By neighdoctor December 31, 2023 Mallard Paddle

It is New Year’s Eve and I wanted to share a quiet ending to this year with each of you. So, please enjoy the mallards as they serenely paddle Jordan Lake.

Bard is Impatient

By neighdoctor December 30, 2023 Bard is Impatient

First Nest. As of Thursday afternoon mom Kate had not yet laid eggs. Captain Doug and I were out checking on the nests. We found Bard at First Nest being quite put out. He looked left, he looked right, he looked high and was wondering where the heck was mom Kate. Most likely she was out fishing for her own supper. I’ll be back out the next day or two and hoping to find one or the other of the parents in incubation. #FirstNest #DocEllensJourney

Additional Nest Repair

By neighdoctor December 28, 2023 Additional Nest Repair

First Nest. It’s Christmas Eve and bald eagle Mom Kate and Dad Bard decided to make additions to their nest. They are busy … almost time for Mom Kate to lay eggs!