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May 28, 2020
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Finally on the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
We were finally able to get our kayaks in the lake. The sun was warm and the water was pretty calm. We got out Monday evening and again Wednesday morning. I’ve got lots to share. We found a green-winged teal…
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February 16, 2020
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Cross Country Skiing at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Northwest Michigan
It has been a beautiful day in northern Michigan. We had a bit of fresh snow overnight, the temperature is in the upper 20s, and the sun is shining brightly. We went cross country skiing this morning at the Old…
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August 26, 2019
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Sunset and Milky Way
Orchestra Camp Colony
Last Friday evening was a calm, clear evening. I checked my PhotoPills app, my nighttime photo planning tool, and saw that the Milky Way would be prime, running from south-southwest straight overhead to north-northeast. The moon wouldn’t be rising until…
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August 13, 2019
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More Lake Photos
Orchestra Camp Colony
We got out on the lake for an evening kayak the other evening. Here’s a few pictures. Although we have seen loons on the lake, we don’t often see a loon in flight. One flew in from behind us and…
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August 10, 2019
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Highlights from the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
It has been a while since I’ve posted any photos from the lake. Here are some of the highlights from the week or so. Last week I took an evening paddle. I no more than got started and I looked…
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July 2, 2019
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More Turtles
Orchestra Camp Colony
Back on the lake this week. Here’s some more turtle photos. I did see other animals, too, but will save those for another post. Mark
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July 1, 2019
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Backyard Birds
Southwest Michigan
We bought a wren house a number of years ago and finally put it up this spring at the new house. It didn’t take long before we had a pair of wrens move in and start decorating. I love…
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June 17, 2019
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Birds and Turtles (for Barb)
Orchestra Camp Colony
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. These…
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May 27, 2019
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Spring (?) at the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
We finally got the kayaks on the lake this weekend. The lake has thrown off the blanket of winter, but seems to be slow in waking up to spring. It was still good to be on the lake to see…
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February 4, 2019
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At the Bird Feeder
Southwest Michigan
Our new neighbors have a bird feeder that brings in all kinds of birds and even squirrels. Here’s a few photos shot through our back window. I hope you have survived the latest winter storm. We have…
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