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Color on Duck Lake
Although I could hear the wind in the trees, I had to go out in the kayak for just a little bit to see what…
Labor Day Weekend
So, is summer over? Or, is this just a day on the calendar like any other? With the weather over the weekend, I’d say summer…
Morning on Duck Lake
Saturday was another beautiful morning on Duck Lake in a kayak. There was almost no wind and the lake was very flat. There was a…
Flowers vs. Weeds – Some more identifications
Thanks to Sandy for the ID of the Woodland Sunflower. I then bought the book “Wildflowers of Michigan – Field Guide” by Stan Tekiela to…
Flowers vs. Weeds
When I walk around the dirt roads and paths near here I see lots of blooms. Are they flowers or are they weeds? I guess…
Quiet Morning on the Lake
Just got back from a morning kayak on Duck Lake. It was a very quiet morning. There wasn’t much moving around out there. The waters…
Herons
Another great kayak paddle this morning. Not a lot of action on the lake, but I did see a couple herons, one just around the…
Otters!
We were up at the lake last weekend and did get out on the lake. Among the usual sightings, we sat 4 otters at the…
Guest Blog Post – Jane Shoup
Some of you may remember the photos from friend and neighbor on Duck Lake, Jane Shoup, from previous summers. Jane has shared some of her…
Another Lovely Evening Kayak
Last night was some of the nicest paddling I’ve done in a while. The water was smooth and the company good. Five of us formed…