Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The lake level is at 219.12 feet. A lot of fog this morning due to the contrast between warmer air and colder water. Managed to catch an Osprey flying through this morning against the sunrise. Have a beautiful middle of the week. Take care, stay safe. Stay well!
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CategoryJordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest Report; H&G Nest
I found Dad Hershey in the nest, enjoying the golden hour of sunrise. Eventually Mom Godiva flew in and landed on one of their sentinel trees. I didn’t see the chick(s); they have to get a wee bit older and bigger before they will be visible. It sure was great to be able to get out and about on the lake again after all the high water!
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 03/08/2022
Jordan Lake, Monday, March 8, 2021. The lake level is at 221.35 feet. The level has come down considerably in the last few days. The weather is still on the cold side. But the air is clear and the sun is shining and there is more warmth on the way. Take care, be safe. Stay well!
Smile!
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: I do believe this double-crested cormorant was smiling! This is not the usual flight orientation that I get to shoot. This youngster came up off the river, banked gently, glanced at me and turned right back to the river, and back to his fishing in the riprap.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 03/07/2021
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Sunday, March 7, 2021. Lake level is at 222.6 feet. It is a cold crispy, crispy morning. I’m looking forward to tomorrow … is supposed to be a whole lot warmer. Enjoy the minute with me this morning. Take care, be safe, stay well.
Osprey Shake
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: On a fishing dive, an osprey picks up a lot of water. Water is heavy at 8 pounds per gallon. The osprey is an efficient flyer so once it gains some height above the water, the bird does a shake to throw off the excess water and its weight. I love watching the shake start at the bird’s beak and finally flipping off at the end of its tail – just like a very wet dog. The bright morning light striking the scattering drops makes the osprey a sparkling sunburst.
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