Jordan Lake: the shadow in the deep shade swiftly became the form of a two-year-old bald eagle in full flight as she traversed the hot mid day sunlight in a gap in the trees. Oh, my.
2-year-old Bald Eagle
Haw River
CategoryIndependence Day 2021
Webinar: Songbird Delights and Hummingbirds of Jordan Lake
Join Doc Ellen as she explores the year-round populations of songbirds and the hummingbirds at Jordan Lake. We will look at migration arrivals and summer breeding cycles. Learn interesting facts about our beloved feathered jewels as we explore the smaller avian inhabitants of the Jordan Lake Neighborhood.
Please register for Songbirds and Hummers of Jordan Lake on Jun 22, 2021 7:00 PM EDT at:
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Feathers and Fur
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: I was tracking the great blue heron, hoping it would cross in front of the trees with their fresh light green leaves and give me a nicely composed landscape photo. The heron obliged me and did just that. But, when I got home I found that another critter had managed to get photographed too! Have you found the squirrel yet?
Doc Ellen’s Evening Note 03/30/2021
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River. May your thoughts this night join the softness quietly gleaming from the evening star to the tufted titmouse. Wee bird whose day of work of cracking seeds has brought him nourishment and a need for a safe roost and rest. May your sleep bring your soul nourishment and rest. Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen.
Have you seen this osprey?
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: I promptly told this very handsome male osprey that I most definitely would not challenge him for his fish! I am, however, asking for you to be on the lookout for him. Did you notice that his back and upper side of his flight feathers appear to be black and not a deep brown? I have seen this osprey twice and since the first time was right after sunrise, I assumed the “black” was due to shadows. But, yesterday, when I took this photo, it was 9:51AM and so less likely for shadows to be causing the interesting color of his back and upper wings. If you see him, could you let me know? Thanks!
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