Friday, July 20, 2012

Photo - Finish Friday -- Quiet Cove

We went canoeing on  Birch Lake on the Monday of the Canada Day long weekend.
The lake is small and carved out of the forest. Few people bother with it unless they want to try for brook trout.
We decided to paddle around it, a trip that took about an hour.





Though small, it has a few islands and some quiet coves with plenty of birds. The water also featured plenty of stumps and branches to make for an interesting trip.



One of coves was a home for this Great Blue Heron.

We did our best to not disturb it.


11 comments:

messymimi said...

Never pass up a beautiful area because it is small. The overlooked ones often have hidden surprises.

Nice shot of the bird, and i like how you respect the wildlife.

Leah J. Utas said...

So very true,Messymimi. Thanks.

the Bag Lady said...

Beautiful! And the added bonus of the heron is perfect.

Leah J. Utas said...

Awww,, thanks, Bag Lady.

David Cranmer said...

Looks like a very pleasant day at the lake.

Leah J. Utas said...

It truly was, David.

Clare2e said...

Beautiful heron! Thanks for sharing your paddle around.

Leah J. Utas said...

Clare, it was my pleasure. Thanks.

Reb said...

Looks like a nice peaceful place. Great shot of the heron.

Hilary said...

Looks like a perfect way to spend an hour.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Reb and Hilary. It was.