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By Back on the Lake

Oh, joy! Today was my first day back on the lake cruising with Captain Doug since my surgery. We quickly found a female bald eagle and a fledgling right close to her. I don’t know what nest they were from but it sure did my heart a whole lot of good to be in the living presence of such majesty again.

female bald eagle
fledgling bald eagle

By First Nest Fledglings!

The two bald eagle chicks at First Nest have fledged! 1st fledgling in far upper right and empty nest far lower left. 2nd Mom Kate far left looking up to fledgling far upper right. Capt. Doug has been doing double duty: checking his nests as well as mine to monitor while I am in recovery. My recovery is being greatly helped by shared thoughts and photos from all of you and by Capt. Doug’s continuing observances at First Nest for me. Thank you all!

By Doc Ellen Needs Some Help

Dear viewers, could you help Doc Ellen? I had knee replacement surgery last Friday. I can’t get out and about for the next 4-6 weeks. I am already missing the lake. Would you mind sharing with me some of your photos that bring you joy and laughter? The photos don’t have to be of the lake, just need to be of your heart! Your sharing would ease my soul as I work towards healing. Thank you!

By Daring Dive

Ospreys are one of the most daring fishers on the lake. This mama osprey actually dove in between the two walls of the dam’s tailrace to pick up a fish for her breakfast. I always catch my breath and hold it when I watch an osprey do this daring dive! I hope you enjoy the sequence. Jordan Lake, Moncure, NC, March, 2025

By Oh, My!!!!

Wooooo! American white pelicans paused in their migration at Jordan Lake this morning. Flock of 20-25 of them. They were happily fishing among a hundred or so double-crested cormorants. The knob on top of the beak of some of the pelicans is a caruncle that appears during their breeding season.