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By Doc Ellen’s Truck Needs Help

My truck, Lapis, that so faithfully carries me between Jordan Lake and home has served me well for 6 years and 103,000 miles. Today the mechanics have told me she needs a new transmission; the original transmission is not repairable. I was startled to find that the best quote I could get was $6800 for the repairs. I simply do not have the funds for the parts and labor. If you can help in any way to get Lapis back on the road and me back to the lake – so I can continue to photograph the bald eagles and their neighbors and share them with all of you – my heart-felt thanks to each of you. Peace and grace, Doc Ellen. I have started a GoFundMe campaign to help with this expense, if you would like to help please go to https://gofund.me/5c10e422

By I am GOING to catch a fish

Jordan Lake. Captain Doug and I were out checking on the Bald Eagles. We came upon this two-year-old female bald eagle. She was perched way up high in a tree and not paying any attention at all to us. She took off and made a fishing run. Watch the video to see how persistent in her fishing the youngster turned out to be. Hope you enjoy!

By Acorn Lessons

Jordan Lake. Listen to the story of how the young red-headed woodpecker learned how to locate acorns that his parents have stored. He also learns about holding cups that the adults have made to secure the acorn while they chisel it open to get to the tasty meal inside.

By Great Egret MoonWalk

Jordan Lake. A great egret does a MoonWalk! How often do you see a bird walking backwards? I have seen the occasional crow step backwards a couple of steps. Woodpeckers certainly back down trees. I’ll confess I had never seen a great egret backing up. I don’t know what he was chasing… ended up looking like a chunk of bark.

By Breakfast Nibbles

Jordan Lake. The hispid cotton rat gets up very early in the morning to have its breakfast. Reminds me very much of a person nibbling on an ear of corn. Watch how carefully the small critter decides just what bits are the very best bites to eat.

By Osprey Mid-Air Shake

Jordan Lake. When an osprey dives into the water to catch a fish it also picks up a lot of water. Water is heavy at 8lbs/gallon. Ospreys weigh from 2-4.5lbs. To shed the excess weight the osprey does a shake: from the tip of its beak through its body and off its tail… just like a wet dog does. There are 3 video shake sequences and I hope you enjoy them all.