Jordan Lake. The pied-billed grebe has very specialized “leaf” feet. They are shaped like elongated tree leaves. These feet propel the pied-billed grebe efficiently and quickly underwater chasing fish as well on the surface when he is moving on. Watch closely: you can see the water boiling out from underneath the tiny tuft of his tail as he and his reflection swiftly pass by.
Jordan Lake
TagSong Sparrow Sings
Jordan Lake. Out of the fog I heard the distinct chirp of a song sparrow. It took me a while to find him. He looked at me and gave forth a trill that was beautiful. The fog rolled back across and the delightful singer was gone. Sigh. You might want to increase your volume as some of his single chirps are very high pitched.
First Nest First Fracas of the Season
First Nest Update. Mom Kate was a half mile away from me when she realized a 3-year-old bald eagle was too close to her nest. Watch what happens. A wild beginning to the 2023 – 2024 bald eagle breeding season at Jordan Lake.
Killdeer Song
Jordan Lake. The killdeer took center stage and brightly sang and danced. He was accompanied by the rattle of the very cold bass wind.
Doc Ellen’s New Gallery
I have opened a new gallery …
http://www.docellensnaturephotography.com
Sometimes things go awry …
Jordan Lake. Captain Doug and I were out cruising and we rounded the shoreline underneath one of the causeways. Found a double-crested cormorant doing his best to get a fish into just the right position to swallow it. Sometimes things go awry. He did go back to try to find it but failed.
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