Jordan Lake. This morning with Captain Doug we found our first common loon of the season. It is very early. Usually don’t see the loons till about Thanksgiving. You will notice that the water was rather rough. If you’re at the lake at first light or just before dusk, stop, be still and listen … you may hear a loon’s haunting call.
Chatham county
CategoryBald Eagle Territory Dispute
Jordan Lake. This morning, two pairs of adult bald eagles set about trying to decide who owned what part of the lake for the coming breeding season. The first couple, down lower edge of the video, is from the east side of the lake – the other pair is from the west side. My understanding is in these kind of disputes, females go after females and the males go after males. You can sometimes see in the video the size differences. The constant squeaky chirping is the bald eagles talking.
Mom Godiva Goes Fishing
Jordan Lake. Bald Eagle Mom Godiva catches a fish with her feet then bends double and transfers the fish to her beak for the dash back to the safety of the trees on the shoreline.
Crow Marquee
Jordan Lake. I quietly explained to the sassy American crow that if he would just perch still for a moment, I would make him the star of the day. So what does he do? He made a marquee out of himself and the autumn leaves, didn’t he!
Fog!
Jordan Lake. If you have caught my postings of the last couple of days, you have noticed just how foggy everything has been. Yet, even the heaviest of fogs cannot take away that fierce self-possessed attitude of the bald eagle. This is LadyLake as she appeared out of the fog this morning and passed me.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 10/26/2022
Jordan Lake. Autumn is often full of the softness of fog. This morning a great blue heron surveyed the fog and announced his presence. Take care, stay safe. Be well.
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