Got a two hour paddle in this morning, Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Launched from Fort Maitland Park at 9 am.
The red bimini almost turns the ibis into a rosette spoonbill.
This osprey nest is near a home that has had ongoing renovations for months. I think the renovations are done. The Metro is gone. That's up North talk for a Port-O-Let.
This could be the mate of the osprey in the nest. I paddled around a point for a better view.
Maybe not the mate. I think the mate would have shared the fish.
More fish eaters.
Otter on the last dock before the canal to Lake Nina and Minnehaha. Rather, under, on a boat lift. A second, bigger one, on the dock.
Into the canal.
And Lake Nina. Female wood ducks.
I think the last one could be a young male-starting to get markings on its head. Back in the canal.
On to Lake Minnehaha.
Grooming great egret.
Lake Minnehaha, "Lake of many birds"
And otters.
I could not get the fourth otter in the photo.
No boats on on Minnehaha.
I'm very fortunate to have these lakes 5 minutes from home.
Red shouldered hawk overlooking the canal.
Green heron on Lake Nina.
Back to Lake Maitland.
I had to end my excursion at 11. Work beckoned. Drat.
OK. Sold!!! I do really have to take wifey to this place. She will have her day made just with the otters. Now, if I can only take a day off in the middle of the week...These lakes may not be that enjoyable during weekends due to the boat traffic. Is that correct?
ReplyDeleteCorrect. But I bet if you began early on a Friday, it would not be too bad. I paddled once on a Sunday- and it wasn't too bad-- that's along story, involving my car in the shop and walking to Fort Maitland balancing the kayak on my bike
ReplyDeleteHow much do they charge at Fort Maitland?
ReplyDelete$0. I emailed you the long story mentioned above.
ReplyDeleteJust finished reading the tale. I can only imagine how fun it was to balance your yak on the bike. Talk about resilience. Excellent description of your trip that day. In my opinion, and I am guilty as charged, this is a very underestimated paddle place. From your pics it looks as a beautiful place to be. Once again...Thanks for sharing.
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