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By House Wren Fledglings

The house wrens at my home are fledging out their chicks. There are at least three babies. The bird making all the noise is one of the fledglings. The wren popping in and out of the box is a parent. As you can see it’s very hard to keep track of where all your young ones are when they have wings and a whole new neighborhood to explore.

By 4th of July, 2024

4th of July, Jordan Lake Neighborhood. 7000 feathers gives the bald eagle the freedom of flight. May our hearts – united from street to street and mountains to valleys to vast plains – give each other the freedom to discuss, compromise and decide how to let each soul have contentment.
Peace and grace, Doc Ellen.

By Fluttering

Jordan Lake. One way great blue herons, in the excessive heat, cool off is by “fluttering”. They use a combination of mouth breathing while vibrating their moist throat membranes. This results in evaporation and cooling.

By Bald Eagle Panting

Jordan Lake. Even the Bald Eagles are showing the effects of the high humid temperatures. Birds don’t have sweat glands. Bald eagles, like dogs, pant to help get rid of body heat. You can see this eagle’s tongue as it’s working to cool itself off. I have seen ospreys, vultures, hawks and song birds all panting to dissipate heat. Not easy weather for anything that is out and about.

By Browsing Deer

Jordan Lake. Early this morning I was on my way over to the boat ramps when I saw a pair of deer ahead. I quietly coasted to a stop, rolled the window down on my truck and took this video of them having their breakfast. Hope you enjoy their leisurely browsing!