Calmn Before The Storm

My hike today took me to a Southeast gate seen above.Woods where very quiet this morning.
No photo opportunities , so I decided to walk the shoreline in hopes of seeing an eagle.

I did find this turtle shell that appears to have fallen victim to an eagle, This is the third shell that I have found in the same general area.

Jim

Beautiful Morning Hiking

This morning’s hike took me along the Northwest shoreline. Although the reservoir is 90+ percent to its capacity, there was enough shoreline to walk with minimal bushwhacking required.

No eagles where seen however several flocks of common mergansers provided a quick shot.

Surprised the eagles have not located this coyote lodged in the thin ice.

 Jim

Snap In The Air This Morning !

I passed the NE Quabbin Gate at dawn with the thermometer registering 12 degrees. No problem with picking up the  pace to get the blood going.
Anticipation was high on such a cold morning to see wildlife. Other than a nice Tom  Turkeynpassing in front of me it was a very quiet morning.

Common winter birds and several squirrels were  seen .

The shallow coves where all iced over. With the cold temperatures coming over the next few days, should pretty much start icing much of the reservoir.
Jim