Again, I’m more than a week behind, but I did get out on the lake during our last trip north. There were lots of ducks on the water. Here’s a few examples.
![Pair of Hooded Mergansers](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0122.jpg?resize=640%2C281&ssl=1)
![Merganser trying to Take Off](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0152.jpg?resize=640%2C358&ssl=1)
![Duck in Flight](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0164.jpg?resize=640%2C449&ssl=1)
![All my Ducks in a Row in Flight](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0191.jpg?resize=640%2C259&ssl=1)
This is a good time to venture up Horton Creek since the weeds are not growing and the water is plenty high. It was a very calm paddle up stream until I came to the beaver dam.
![Beaver Dam](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0158.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1)
The dam completely crossed the creek, blocking further progress, and the sound of the water flowing through the dam is impressive.
There were also a few turtles basking in the sun.
![Turtle Taking in the Sun](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0210.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1)
![Another Turtle](https://i0.wp.com/markyanceyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0212.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1)
It is always interesting to see the lake and lake shore early in the spring. It was a sunny day, a bit cool, but quite pleasant, and still I had the entire lake to myself. I’m certainly willing to share, so come on out and enjoy what the lake has to offer.
Mark
I enjoyed all these pics Mark,I’m a nature lover of most everything..
Thanks for posting.