Jordan Lake. Two uncommon species appeared this weekend at Jordan Lake. Photos 1 & 2 are juvenile White Ibis. Photos 3 & 4 are juvenile Little Blue Herons. These two species are usually seen only in the coastal areas of North Carolina.
Jordan Lake. One moment, you have very firmly in your grasp the chunk of fish that your mom has brought to you. You decide to fly off somewhere safe to eat it. But, then, oh drat… you drop it. Sometimes life has a very steep learning curve or should I say a very steep drop. Oh, bald eagle fledgling’s woe.
Jordan Lake. This juvenile great blue heron found himself a fair sized fish… actually a rather large fish. The question is: could he swallow it. The long pauses in the video are when he is letting all of his throat structures relax so that he can literally wrap himself around the fish before finishing the swallow. I hope you enjoy the meal.
Jordan Lake. Doc Ellen‘s Natural Minute. This morning I watched an Osprey plummet, I do mean literally twist and dive from the sky to the surface of the Haw River to catch a fish. I almost wasn’t fast enough to catch the osprey catching the fish! Have a very blessed day. Take care, be safe.
Jordan Lake. “Ah ha! That catfish is mine, all mine”, said the 4-year-old bald eagle. Carefully she surveyed the area and then quickly launched, carrying her prize with her.
Jordan Lake. The air is delightfully cool and dry this morning! What a delight to be out in this freshness, hearing the crows chatter, listening to the lake and watching graceful shadows. Have a blessed day. Take care, be safe. Stay oh so well.
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