The last three weeks have provided numerous sightings of the two Bald Eagles that make Findley Lake their home. While the waters were still pretty open, you could see both Eagles (one smaller than the other) sitting on the trees on the big island. Now that the lake has mostly iced over, we have only been seeing one of the Eagles.
Yesterday morning, it landed in the trees on the small island, right off downtown Findley Lake. It sat there probably for 1/2 hour while crows dived at it. Undoubtedly there was also a lot of avian name calling. Eventually the Eagle lifted off, showing an admirable disdain for the squawking crows.
Today there was an even better show. We first glimpsed the Eagle as it flew from the lake, over Sunnyside and up towards the ridge, near the church camp. It swooped back over Sunnyside near Point of View cottage and flew up the lake to an area of open water just opposite Addie's Restaurant. It was just outstanding to watch this big bird swoop over the open circle of water, back and forth, braking and hovering, obviously with the intent of catching a meal. One of our party thought they saw something in the water, possibly a duck, but nothing surfaced while we slowly drove up Sunnyside. It was one of those "why didn't we bring the camera?" moments.
If you are traveling near Findley Lake, take a drive down Shadyside and up Sunnyside while watching the trees on the islands, open water areas, and trees along the lakeside near open water areas. The Bald Eagles of Findley Lake are thrilling to watch.
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Swim Float's Lament
I wonder as I wander up and down the lake,
Why no one has noticed, is my owner a flake?
I wonder as I wander just like early last year,
Why no one will rescue me, why I am left here?
(OK, try and sing it now, it's pretty close)
This is the second time in 2009 that a poor swim float (who's owner will remain unnamed) has taken to wandering loose on Findley Lake. In the spring, it wandered South, making it all the way to the big island. It hung out there, apparently seeking some kind of companionship, until it finally moved north again. It spent some time looking for it's family (who apparently didn't really care about it). It was finally returned to it's mooring.
This winter's perambulation finds our intrepid swim float heading North. It should be moved, post haste, as it is in the navigable channel of the lake and some poor, demented snowmobiler, whipping down the lake, might run into it. Only problem is that it appears to be frozen in place. Technically I believe it is also now non-compliant with our zoning and town laws regarding swim platforms.
Being easy going myself, I think the owner should realize that sometimes swim floats (like trees) just get up and go for no reason. I certainly think that neither the Town, the Zoning Officer, NOR the Watershed Foundation should take any action until maybe July and then, they should politely offer to tow the float back to it's mooring. That would be the friendly, rural, way of helping a fellow citizen.
Why no one has noticed, is my owner a flake?
I wonder as I wander just like early last year,
Why no one will rescue me, why I am left here?
(OK, try and sing it now, it's pretty close)
This is the second time in 2009 that a poor swim float (who's owner will remain unnamed) has taken to wandering loose on Findley Lake. In the spring, it wandered South, making it all the way to the big island. It hung out there, apparently seeking some kind of companionship, until it finally moved north again. It spent some time looking for it's family (who apparently didn't really care about it). It was finally returned to it's mooring.
This winter's perambulation finds our intrepid swim float heading North. It should be moved, post haste, as it is in the navigable channel of the lake and some poor, demented snowmobiler, whipping down the lake, might run into it. Only problem is that it appears to be frozen in place. Technically I believe it is also now non-compliant with our zoning and town laws regarding swim platforms.
Being easy going myself, I think the owner should realize that sometimes swim floats (like trees) just get up and go for no reason. I certainly think that neither the Town, the Zoning Officer, NOR the Watershed Foundation should take any action until maybe July and then, they should politely offer to tow the float back to it's mooring. That would be the friendly, rural, way of helping a fellow citizen.
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