Jordan Lake: First morning that I have seen with the windchill getting below freezing! The air was clear and bright and cold. The wind was full of itself. The great blue heron tried for a fish and missed. Have a blessed day, take care, be well. Stay warm.
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CategoryVulture Domino Effect!
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Maybe the sign should have read “danger: Vultures subject to sudden rise …”. There were 7 black vultures on the sign. One of them felt that the situation was a mite crowded and so began a domino effect!
Doc Ellen’s Evening Note 10/31/2020
Jordan Lake, Doc Ellen’s Evening Note: I celebrate October 31 as All Saints’ Eve. A time to remember those gone Home before me: be they family, friends, furred or feathered companions. I miss them all and visit their memories, gently, in the crispness of the autumn eventide. Take the thoughts of those you also cradle within your soul, with you into the beginning of a new month on the morrow. Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 10/30/2020
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River. This morning certainly was a calm after Thursday night’s storms. I caught the last of the storm front disappearing off to the east. Have a great beginning to your weekend. Take care, be safe.
Bald Eagle Storm Front
Jordan Lake: The storm front late yesterday afternoon was no match for this 4-year-old eagle. He dared the skies. Laughed at my surprise. Disappeared into the quickly deepening evening sky. Oh, my.
Rescue at the Riprap!
Jordan Dam, Haw River: RESCUE! Edde Burgess was waiting to photograph some bald eagles this morning when he realized that a great blue heron, across the Haw River, was tangled and caught in fishing line. Edde hiked all the way around the riprap to get to the heron. He managed to get the heron up on the bank and wrapped into his quilted jacket. While dodging the heron’s dangerous beak, Edde got the fishing line off of the bird’s leg. He quickly checked for any obvious injuries and finding none he gave the heron its’ freedom. Thank you Edde for giving the heron another chance at life. How I wish fishermen would always take their broken line and trash with them because not all birds have a friend like Edde show up at the right time. You can see Edde’s photography at https://www.facebook.com/EddeBurgessPhotography/ or @eddesbigyear
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