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Archive for June, 2026

Laurie and I hiked quite a distance while visiting Presque Isle. We enjoyed holding hands as we walked and looking for wildlife. We saw five or six Bald Eagles, several Ospreys and Great Blue Herons and Green Herons. Turtles were common basking on logs. I caught one crossing a road and released the reptile across the road.

I heard some birds acting up and looked to see what they were agitated about only to spot an Osprey perched in a poplar tree. The bird had something bright range in the talons. Field glasses verified the bird had found a goldfish. I saw goldfish in a bog area later.

Osprey

While watching a Great Blue Heron, Laurie got to see the bird catch and swallow a nine- or ten-inch fish whole.

Great Blue Heron
Ring-billed Gull

Water Lily in a bog area.

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Erie Bluffs

Sometime ago Laurie and I began a hike on trails at the Erie Bluffs only to turn back due to severe knee pain I developed. The pain ended up requiring surgery for a torn meniscus. Well during our anniversary adventure time we did the Erie Bluffs without incident… well sort of!

After the hiking was completed, I realized I didn’t have my phone. We were here at the Bluffs but also on the beached of Presque Isle. I was disturbed to say the least. Laurie used her phone and called my number at times to no avail. However, towards evening her call was answered. I talked to the man, and we decided to meet at a gas station where I had pumped a tank earlier that day, so I knew where the station was.

Two young fellows arrived at the gas station and handed me the phone. I wanted to give then a reward for their kindness, but they refused. I fought back emotions of happiness. Thank you both for being honest!

The steepness of the bluffs is around a hundred feet or so. I am happy we made the trek this time.

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Laurie wanted to return to Presque Isle and other places at Lake Erie for our anniversary in April. (Thirty-one years) Weather, seasonal Asthma and the cold she caught made that trip impossible. We finally went recently once I saw a nice stretch of weather coming upon us all.

I took a number of photos that evening and I have included a few on my site to enjoy.

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