Every once in a while the child heart of me makes a discovery! And I get to share with you some of the myths of Jordan Lake. So I hope you enjoy the lake horse this morning. I really do hope you will join my heart’s child-delight in seeing a lake horse. Take care, be safe. Stay well.
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CategoryJordan Lake, Haw River: Thanksgiving Day 11/26/2020
The cypress tree has knees that allow it to bridge very different environments – soil, water and air. The cypress tree reminds me that bridges in life are often needed. Thanksgiving Day gives me the opportunity to reach from my heart to yours and to tell each of you how utterly grateful I am that you allow me into your lives by sharing what I see and photograph. So please take my thank you through this special day and into many tomorrows and pass the joy on to the next heart or soul that needs your help to build a healing bridge. Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest report: H&G Nest
Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle Nest Report: H&G NestI watched Dad Hershey go past with a large, rather branched repair stick for his nest. Not more than 200 feet behind him came Mom Godiva. More often than not it is the dad bald eagle that carries the branches and mom who does the reconstruction work. But, I have seen moms carrying sticks and dads hard at work patching the nest. Good to see the work going forward for the breeding season.
“White Belly” Bald Eagle
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: I recently found out that this particular plumage pattern is called a “white belly” bald eagle. This youngster is one of this year’s fledglings. I see one or two of these white bellies every year. The eaglet will be mostly brown by the time it is a 3-year-old.
Doc Ellen’s New Gallery
Do you need a bit of nature on your desk or your living room wall or for special greeting cards? Maybe you would like to send and share some fine art with family and friends for the Holidays. I have a new gallery site where you can order my work as prints, wall art, desk art, or greeting cards! Please click here https://docellentinsley.smugmug.com and check out my new site and while you are there perhaps get all your holiday shopping done! Thanks for your support and friendship, peace and grace, Doc Ellen
Catching Fish for Breakfast
One of this year’s new great blue herons was quite successful while fishing on the riprap of the Haw River below the Jordan Lake Dam.
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