July 5, 2023 by Nancy

Kayaking 6/15-7/1

The weather has been iffy, with threats of thunderstorms almost daily, but we did get out in our kayaks a few times, mostly in our usual places but also in Molly’s Pond in Vermont.

Tim, Eric and Rick paddling in the smoke at Molly’s Pond 7/1/23

The birds have babies.

Canada geese with goslings. Ompompanoosuc River, 6/22/23

Wood ducks. Connecticut River 6/29/23

Mama merganser splashing to draw our attention away from her chicks. Connecticut River 6/29/23

Merganser family. Connecticut River 6/29/23

Loon with baby chick. Molly’s Pond 7/1/23

Loon chicks swimming towards us. Molly’s Pond 7/1/23

Eagle eyeing the loon’s nest. Molly’s Pond 7/1/23

Immature eagle taking off. North Hartland Lake 6/20/23

We also saw some other birds and animals.

Great blue heron. Mink Brook 6/15/23

Yellow throat. North Hartland Lake 6/20/23 — Yellowthroat. North Hartland Lake 6/20/23

Painted turtle. North Hartland Lake 6/20/23

Mink. Connecticut River 6/15/2023