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Originally Posted by BBS2
I can't wait to see the baby mergansers at the lake again.
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Did you catch the picture with my post of 6/2/06, BBS2? You would, I think, enjoy this picture my neighbor took.
We have had wildlife in abundance this year, but there are also concerns. We had a Blue Heron on our dock Sat. morning; I was swimming with a foot long small mouth bass (and that's no fish story; honest!) Sat. afternoon, and we now have a Canadian Goose family (mom, dad, and 2 young-uns) that keep coming back to use our front lawn for their summer residence. Not enjoying the goose poop much; I have to admit my husband gives them a hearty showering with the hose when he sees them there, but I just take too many pictures! Drives him crazy. They leave for a while, but always come back. Can't believe how close they let me get before they start hissing and chasing me, though!
We've also had two big loons coming in awfully close this year, as in, right next to our dock! Seems they are all a little confused by the high waters and wet conditions.
I am still worried, however. about the mink and otter that used to live on our shores nearby. We have seen them many times through the years and they frequented our place often in summers. I know they nest close to the water and am worried they may have lost their nests. I have not seen them since Mother's Day.
I know people in this forum keep telling me "it's nature's way", but I still miss them and it still makes me sad.