[va-richmond-general] Harrison Lake 5 April 2009

Paddled Harrison Lake in Charles City this after. Perfect day to do anything outside. Stacks of turtles on logs and calling Pickerel Frogs and Fowler's Toads. Beavers have some massive lodges throughout the lake Lots of bird song from the Yellow-throated warblers and Louisiana Water thrush as well as many Blue-grey Gnatcatchers. A surprise "Hooo-waah" from a Barred Owl as I headed to the take-out made me paddle a little slower. Always a favorite spot for a local paddle or an afternoon of fishing.

 

Here's some of the bird highlights:

 

Osprey

Bald Eagle

Red-shouldered Hawk

Barred Owl

Canada Goose

 

Black Duck

Belted Kingfisher

Rusty Blackbird

Brown Creeper

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

 

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

Flicker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

 

Blue-grey Gnatcatcher

Yellow-throated warbler

Louisiana Water thrush

Yellw-rumped warbler

Cedar Waxwing

Hermit Thrush

...and the usual suspects.

 

JulieKacmarcik

Chester