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    Birds and Turtles (for Barb)

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    Loon on Nest

    We got out on the lake a week ago (sorry I’m slow at posting these) and saw more birds and turtles, no snakes.

    It was a good morning to see turtles.  These were on the point across from OCC.

    Turtles
    Turtles

    These were at the south end of the lake near the Horton Creek inlet.  I think this is a personal record, 18 turtles in one image.

    18 Turtles
    18 Turtles

    It was a good morning for birds, too.

    Grackle
    Grackle

     

    Red Winged Blackbird
    Red Winged Blackbird

    Please note:  The following 2 pictures were taken with a long lens from a safe distance and were cropped to appear larger.  I did not encroach on the loon’s nest and ask that you do not get close, either.  It is amazing how flat the adult gets to protect the eggs.  

    Loon on Nest
    Loon on Nest

     

    Loon on Nest
    Loon on Nest

     

    2nd Loon
    2nd Loon

    So, there you have it.  Another great paddle on the lake.

    Mark

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    4 responses to “Birds and Turtles (for Barb)”

    1. Barbara Seta Thompson Avatar
      Barbara Seta Thompson

      Thank you, Mark. Love the turtles and absence of snakes.

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    2. Eleanor Fry Avatar
      Eleanor Fry

      I loved seeing all your pics,remarkable photography.!!!!Thanks again for sharing Mark.Happy you and Rose can do these beautiful things now.

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    3. Jane Shoup Avatar
      Jane Shoup

      Hi Mark, so glad to see that the mama loon is on her nest. We looked for her during the Memorial Day week and could not find her. I headed down that way today, since the sun was FINALLY shining, but there was a pontoon boat near the entrance to that little bay, so I did not go in. We did see a pair of swans and four cygnets. I will see if any of my pictures taken from afar using my zoom turned out at all. It seems to be a banner year for turtles! We have seen dozens at that point across from you, as well as at the end of our bay near the road. Ron reports that the fishing is excellent so far!

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    4. Vito Valella Avatar
      Vito Valella

      Great photos, Mark. Thanks for sharing.

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    Mark Yancey

    I’m Mark Yancey. I try to capture the everyday beauty around us all. It is amazing the things I see when I’ve got my camera in my hand that I might otherwise simply pass by. I also enjoy travel and share my travel photos here. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

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