The two bald eagle chicks at First Nest have fledged! 1st fledgling in far upper right and empty nest far lower left. 2nd Mom Kate far left looking up to fledgling far upper right. Capt. Doug has been doing double duty: checking his nests as well as mine to monitor while I am in recovery. My recovery is being greatly helped by shared thoughts and photos from all of you and by Capt. Doug’s continuing observances at First Nest for me. Thank you all!
Dear viewers, could you help Doc Ellen? I had knee replacement surgery last Friday. I can’t get out and about for the next 4-6 weeks. I am already missing the lake. Would you mind sharing with me some of your photos that bring you joy and laughter? The photos don’t have to be of the lake, just need to be of your heart! Your sharing would ease my soul as I work towards healing. Thank you!
Doc Ellen has been profiled by writer Kimberly Gentry in Suburban Living serving Fuquay Varina. If you have a few minutes, please sit for a moment or two and read why Jordan Lake is now central to her journey.
https://fuquay-varina.suburbanlivingmag.com/doc-ellen-sees-life-through-a-special-lens/
Ospreys are one of the most daring fishers on the lake. This mama osprey actually dove in between the two walls of the dam’s tailrace to pick up a fish for her breakfast. I always catch my breath and hold it when I watch an osprey do this daring dive! I hope you enjoy the sequence. Jordan Lake, Moncure, NC, March, 2025
Wooooo! American white pelicans paused in their migration at Jordan Lake this morning. Flock of 20-25 of them. They were happily fishing among a hundred or so double-crested cormorants. The knob on top of the beak of some of the pelicans is a caruncle that appears during their breeding season.
Spring has Sprung! A small flock of Buffelhead ducks landed at the lake to take a break before lifting off and heading north on their spring migration. I will miss seeing their bubble gum feet!
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