Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River. Saturday, June 27, 2020. The lake is just above 216 feet. I looked this morning for some of that special sandstorm from Sahara sunrise. I didn’t see anything other than our usual normal absolutely gorgeous NC Jordan Lake sunrise this morning. I will look again tomorrow morning. The ospreys were out fishing and I caught one diving. Have a blessed day. Take care, be safe. Do stay well!
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CategoryDoc Ellen’s Natural Minute 06/26/2020
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Friday, June 26, 2020. My goodness but the sky was full of ospreys this morning. Didn’t get to see any of them diving but I sure did get to watch them crossing a gorgeous sunrise. Hope you enjoy the sky full of ospreys. Have a blessed day, take care. Be safe and stay healthy!
Jordan Lake: Uh, Oh! Whose Fish is It?
Mom osprey was set to grab the fish and bolt for her nest. The fledgling great blue heron, being very inexperienced, tried to get the fish too. A mature great blue heron would not have made the attempt. Mom osprey would not have challenged an adult great blue heron. The fish won the face-off. This time.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 06/23/2020
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Sometimes I wonder how it is that the ospreys don’t actually just tear themselves apart in the air. Some of the abrupt twists and turns in the air that they do when they spot a fish is just incredible. Watch for it! Have a good day, take care. Be safe. Stay well.
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Ace the Osprey
Ace the Osprey is vibrant. Sheer concentration. Intent evident from beak to talon. Alive in the early light.
Doc Ellen’s Evening Note 06/20/2020
Born this spring and fledged very recently, this great blue heron muses thoughtfully for one so young. As the first day of his first summer slides gently into night, I pray. Pray that he is there to greet many more days of fishing and nights of reflection. Peace and grace, Doc Ellen
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