[NatureNS] Keji- lake ice, loon & Yellow Rumps

Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:25:34 -0300
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25 loons on the bay/inlet off Corkums Island 3 days ago, riding along at the edge of the ice remains. Quite a sight!

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Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Keji- lake ice, loon & Yellow Rumps

I dropped off some canoers today at Merrymakedge on Keji Lake. While getting their gear together I heard a Loon calling to the NW toward's Jakes Landing. So at least one Loon has arrived and complete ice-out does seem imminent. In fact, the wide edge bordering the lake (flooded) allowed the paddlers to proceed as far as I could track them. They will eventually come out at Broad R, near Summerville Beach in a week. You can see the extent of the lake edge and flooding plus a big lead opening up in the distance (top right), a good sign:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17072715307/

Lots and lots of singing Yellow-Rumped Warblers in the treetops. They obviously have not yet set up proper territories as there were far too many singers in a small area. I have not heard them here so far (Corkums I, Lun Co) but expect to any day.

Nancy

On 2015-04-25, at 5:57 PM, rita.paul@ns.sympatico.ca wrote:

> Hi All
> Today Keji hosted a couple of dozen anglers and naturalists for
> their annual workshop. A very informative session for all that attended.
> Covered a lot of ground about what is happening in Keji.
> The management and staff are to be complimented on doing such
> a through job of keeping the volunteers informed.
> The next info session for me at least is the 20th spring Loon Count.
> about the end of May. they would be happy to have any of you who
> would like volunteer. Especially if you don't get lost on the lake - even
> if you do it would provide entertainment for those who don't!
> I looked around at Keji Lake after. The ice is real dark and some open spots
> have occurred. A good wind and the ice will be a memory in that lake at least.
> It wouldn't see May!
> Enjoy the spring
> Paul

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