Tag: Great Blue Heron
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Back to the Lake
It 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…
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Fall Colors on the Lake
Well, 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. …
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Updated Website
I have updated my website to be more secure. You will also notice it has a new look and some new features. This particular look…
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Polly’s Birthday Paddle
Yesterday 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. …
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Flat Waters
It was a beautiful morning to be on the lake. After a few windy days, the lake was very calm. We saw a trio of…
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Calm Waters
We 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…
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More Eagles and a Heron
We 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.…
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More Birds on Duck Lake
The lake was as smooth as glass Sunday morning. The kayaking was easy. Other than a couple water skiers and a slow pontoon boat, I…
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Fall Afternoon on the Lake
Last 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…
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A Beautiful Evening Kayak
A couple weeks ago, a small group went out on Duck Lake for an evening paddle. It was a beautiful evening to be on the…