A Little Slideshow of Lake and Ice
/I thought that it was time to put out a little slideshow of how the ice and the lake are looking these days. We seem to make decent progress when the sun is shining. Yesterday, we had warm temps, but then the clouds rolled in. Today was chillier, and eventually the sun returned. It's not easy watching and waiting on the ice.
With all of the ice expanse still in front of me, I wondered how things were looking on the west end of the lake. So I took a drive down to the Cross River bridge, and there I found open water. I could see the edge of the ice as I gazed to the east, but when I turned towards the river, it was purely a spring scene. The scent in the air was definitely welcome also--one that marks the change of the season towards warmer and better things.
A few water birds were happy with the lack of ice in this vicinity. Though too far away for me to identify, I could still see and hear their happy splashing. A kingfisher flew by, just as I approached. He landed in a tree at water's edge, and I inched a bit closer to try to take his picture. He wasn't having it, and after a few feeble attempts on my part, away he flew. Thanks to his distinctive profile, he is at least identifiable in my one good picture.
Someone asked me to predict when the ice will go out. I won't say at this stage. I would be better at telling you when it won't be going, and even that is based on a daily assessment. For now, it looks like it won't be tomorrow, but who knows? Mother Nature could fool me, as she has done before on countless occasions, for all sorts of reasons. One thing is certain: When it does finally go, I will post it here immediately. I am so ready for open water and real spring. Hopefully before the calendar says that summer should be here!