Cold, Windy & Eventful

A bit nippy this morning. Even though the wind was brisk I did find several opportunities to snap a picture. I spotted a doe and yearling feeding in the dawns early light

As I approached the shoreline before the morning sun touched the tree tops. Looking up, this immature eagle was soaring just inside the sun’s rays.

On the hike back to the truck I could hear geese heading my way coming off the reservoir.  Standing very still offered this picture.

Put 8 miles on the ole’ boots this morning. Made for a GREAT way to start a Saturday

Jim

Interesting Day !

I had the opportunity to tag along on a MA Wildlife visit to Prescott Peninsula .  A wonderful opportunity to say the least. The day started out with spotting a mature eight point buck bedded close to the road.
A shoreline visit revealed several pole ends that once supported the   hack-site with the introduction of eagles to Quabbin  Reservoir. A short distance out into the reservoir sits a small island named Loon Island.

A loon could be heard off in the distance before heading out. The ride out took us by Lily Pond.

where I spotted an old hand crafted ladder . I am guessing it may have been used to reach a photography platform  overlooking Lily Pond several decades ago.

Jim

Gate 50 to Gate 48

This mornings hike took me over Goodnough Dike through Gate 50 destine to find the entrance to Gate 48. .

 Several attempts to locate the Gate 48 driving the road didn’t work out.

Crossing Goodnough Dike a mature eagle flew in camera view.

  On the hike to Gate 48  cart road  ( 49-2) had several old foundations that looked interesting.

Several old maples lined the roads edge. I'll bet the foliage last month would have been nice.

 Just over three miles hiking I arrived at the entrance. The cement poles were still in place with no signs or  identifying marks.

 No wildlife to speak of this morning. I did hear three pileated woodpeckers and seen the usual winter birds.

Jim