Author: mfyancey

Baby Loon is Growing Fast
It was another beautiful morning to be on the lake. Just as I got into the kayak, mamma loon started calling and dancing to distract…

Beautifiul Morning on the Lake
Another great morning on the lake. It wasn’t too choppy and the sun was shining. There were lots of birds around the water this morning.…

An Evening and Morning Paddle
I was out on the lake Sunday evening and again Monday morning. Both times of day are wonderful and have their own attraction. Unfortunately, the…

Water Lilies and Kingfisher
Another quiet morning on the lake. We heard the loons this morning and caught a glimpse of them at some distance, but not close enough…

The Baby Loon and More
Finally got back up to the lake and in the kayak. It was a pleasure to see the baby loon with Mom and Dad. It…

New Duck Lake Resident
Let’s give a welcome to Duck Lake’s newest resident, Baby Loon! This photo was taken by our good friend on the peninsula, Jane Shoup.…

Scenes from the Kayak
I’ve been out a few times in the kayak in Duck Lake. Every year brings things that are familiar and things that are different. This…

Meijer’s Gardens – Children’s Garden
There is one garden at Meijer’s Gardens that is for the kids. Yes, there were a lot of kids there, but it was fun for…

Meijer Gardens – Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden is one of the new features since we had last been to Meijer Gardens. The garden was designed by Hoichi Kurisu and the…

Meijer Gardens – Part 2
Continuing our tour of Meijer Gardens. Fortunately, the web site for Meijer Gardens (http://www.meijergardens.org) has many sculptures identified and I will be using that help…