Jordan Lake: Quite a bright and breezy autumn natural minute! It is neat to watch the beautiful leaves dancing in the wind and listen to the sound of the lake and a noisy crow. Take care, be safe. Stay well!
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CategoryDoc Ellen’s Natural Minute 11/12/2021
The autumn winds are blowing. The lake is sounding its approval! Enjoy! Take care, be safe. Stay very well.
Veteran’s Day 2021

Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 11/10/2021
The glory of autumn is starting to really glow all about Jordan Lake. Even the great blue heron seemed to be in awe and standing so still in the midst of all of that grandeur. Take care, stay safe. Be well.
Molt
Jordan Lake: I always enjoy the plumage and beak patterns on the 4-year-old bald eagles! Also take a moment and note the uneven trailing edge of both wings – this youngster has started its molt that will end with the brilliant white head and tail and also the solid yellow beak of a 5-year-old adult.

Hershey and the Red-tailed Hawk
Jordan Lake, H&G Nest Report: The bald eagle Dad Hershey at H&G nest, several vultures and a red-tailed hawk were all circling in the same kettle of rising air. For whatever reason the red tail hawk decided to fuss at Dad Hershey. They had a face off, way up in the air! They glared, made threats and then broke away from each other. Dad Hershey then dashed down to the lake and grabbed a fish that a ring-billed gull had dropped. The bald eagle took the fish back to a big branch and was happily eating on the fish when, for whatever reason, the red-tailed hawk showed up and complained and made Dad Hershey duck and scrunch down. Apparently having had it’s say, the red-tailed hawk then sailed off into the tree line. I don’t know what started all the ruckus. Neither bird has eggs or chicks in a nest. So, maybe it was just that the red-tailed hawk had a desire to be crabby. Or maybe I should say hawkish?




