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1–2 minutesBack to the Lake
Read More →: Back to the LakeAs I said in my last post, I have fallen behind with my posts, so I’m trying to catch up. This post deals mostly with the birds we’ve seen. Grackles are all over the lake and some don’t mind posing…
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2–3 minutesBack to the Lake
Read More →: Back to the LakeIt has been a while since we’ve been on the lake. This morning was a beautiful morning to go. The temps were cool, the winds calm, and the water flat. What more could we ask for. We no more than…
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1–2 minutesFall Colors on the Lake
Read More →: Fall Colors on the LakeWell, I’m back to Northern Michigan for my posts. Although we are not nearly at peak color locally, there are some areas that are beautiful. Duck Lake happens to be one of those places. We got in the kayaks this…
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1–2 minutesUpdated Website
Read More →: Updated WebsiteI have updated my website to be more secure. You will also notice it has a new look and some new features. This particular look and layout may be temporary, so I invite you to look around and let me…
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1–2 minutesPolly’s Birthday Paddle
Read More →: Polly’s Birthday PaddleYesterday was Polly’s birthday. I had the pleasure to accompany her for an evening paddle. It was a very calm evening; the water was flat. The large birds were on display. Here is some of what we saw. Here is…
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1–2 minutesFlat Waters
Read More →: Flat WatersIt was a beautiful morning to be on the lake. After a few windy days, the lake was very calm. We saw a trio of juvenile green herons this morning. We haven’t seen any green herons in a couple years. …
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1–2 minutesCalm Waters
Read More →: Calm WatersWe went for an evening paddle yesterday with a good friend. She hadn’t been out in a couple weeks and, actually, neither had we. The breeze was dying down and the water was getting calmer. A great evening for a…
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1–2 minutesMore Eagles and a Heron
Read More →: More Eagles and a HeronWe were at the lake for the holiday weekend, but didn’t get out onto the lake until Tuesday morning. I’m really glad we got out. We were rewarded with not one bald eagle, but two. And, we got very close…
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2–3 minutesMore Birds on Duck Lake
Read More →: More Birds on Duck LakeThe lake was as smooth as glass Sunday morning. The kayaking was easy. Other than a couple water skiers and a slow pontoon boat, I had the lake to myself. And, as usual, there were several treats waiting for me.…
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1–2 minutesFall Afternoon on the Lake
Read More →: Fall Afternoon on the LakeLast weekend, we managed to get back out on the lake in the kayaks late one afternoon. The color isn’t full peak, yet, but that’s coming soon. In addition to some color, we had a real treat of watching a…
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.
