Jordan Lake. Body stilled. Talons glinting. Neck stretched just enough to see past surrounding branches. Eyes pinned on point of interest too far away for me to comprehend. This bald eagle fledgling lives to claim tomorrow as hers.
Jordan Lake. First day of Autumn. The lake is reflecting the changing of the trees. I found myself reflecting upon what did this world need to become contented. How do we repair relationships of all sorts. May you begin this new season with contentment in your own heart.
Jordan Lake. A pair of great blue herons are trying to decide just who owns this section of shoreline. To win the game you have to stretch up taller than the other heron. A very stately dance for making a decision about fishing privileges.
Jordan Lake. As autumn nears, the American crows tend to gather in rather large noisy flocks. This individual, however, seemed to be intent upon studying just who was sitting there on the shoreline studying him. So before the crow could decide his curiosity was satisfied and fly off, I photographed his inquisitive portrait.
Jordan Lake. This fledgling osprey has only been flying about eight weeks. She managed to catch and carry a striped bass that is as long as she is. She never got more than about 2 feet above water. After resting on the log for three minutes she managed to lift the fish one more time and disappeared around the tree line from my sight.
Jordan Lake. This morning we have a very quiet Haw River here at the Jordan Lake Dam. They are doing repair work on the hydroelectric unit and they’ve slowed the river way down while they do that work this morning. Enjoy the quietness of the river. Take care, be safe and get out and enjoy the cool air this morning!
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