Larry A. Smail's Blog

Saturday morning, September 16, expressed a desire to have my presence to walk under foggy skies. I ask you; How could I say no! I traveled to a state game lands to do the deed. Besides Ruger needed time afield, too.

At the time of arrival a deep fog engulfed much of the woodlands. the cool temperatures felt good on my aged, old, failing body. I enjoyed the elements as photo taking opportunities began showing themselves.                                                                                   *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

  This morning, September 18th, proved to be another heavy fog. I traveled to Crooked Creek Park to search out Eagles and Ospreys. I saw various deer while in route to the park. I  didn’t dare stop for any of these because of the fog.

  I parked at the top of the hill and walked several trails and eventually worked down to the beach area. I did see one Bald Eagle and had several Osprey sightings.I saw Ospreys diving after fish, but I wasn’t close enough for any photos.  I managed two quick photos of another Osprey flying through, but they weren’t of the quality I desired.      

I saw additional deer while walking. A big flock of Canada Geese swept from the sky to land of the lake. Lots of squirrel and chipmunk activity was witnessed as the busy little rodents searched out nuts and acorns. I saw several groundhogs out and about as well.  I saw a lot od Mourning Doves and Killdeers. It was a good day for wildlife.

Killdeer tracks

Canada Geese