Thursday, January 11, 2018

Lake Drive

Lake Ontario - Fair Haven State Park

Downy Woodpecker

A downy woodpecker was lunching at the backyard suet cake as Michael and I got into the car for a leisurely Sunday drive.

Our first stop was Fair Haven State Park. Getting out of the car we walked down the road towards the pond. The only open water was 100 yards to the east of the bridge.


Several Canada geese, Mute Swans and a variety of ducks were on the fringe of the open water.


One Mute Swan appeared to be taking a snooze.


As we looked up a snowmobiling family approached and pulled up for a rest stop. This friendly bunch chatted with us as they observed the birds and the beauty of the shoreline.




Then with a hoot and a shout the snowmobiling family took off.


Observing the sign Michael and I ventured only as far as the beach.


There we took photos of the pier.






Back in the car we made our way over to Little Sodus Bay. About 300 yards out on the ice a group of ice sled racers were gathered. After J.J. plowed the frozen bay surface, racers gave it their best shot.




Michael and I went into the Little Sodus Inn. By the barmaid's suggestion we had a plate of barbecue chicken wings.

With a satisfied stomach we headed to the Montezuma Audubon Center. No one was at the MAC except a lone White-breasted Nuthatch at the bird feeders and three American Goldfinch clinging to the blue marten house.


Heading for home we went by way of Rt. 89. Near Tschache Pool we observed a Bald Eagle soaring. As we drove further south there were five Great Blue Heron roosting in a tree. We also saw three Red-tailed Hawks before reaching Rts. 5 & 20.


Great Blue Heron



Red-tailed Hawk

We drove to Mud Lock but there were no eagles. Stopping at the Cayuga train trestle we saw several ducks. However they were too far out to identify.

All in all an enjoyable trip.

4 comments:

  1. Beautiful shots. It looks very cold.

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  2. Winter wonderland! I've never ridden a snowmobile before, but looks like fun.

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  3. beautiful winter shots - white and blue.

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  4. This was a nice weekend drive, Doug. I like the idea of the car better than snowmobiles, at least if it is for a long time. You have a lot of nice pictures, snow, birds, and lakeside scenery.
    I'm doing Weekend Roundup again. We are going through the Alphabet, starting with "B" today. We don't have a very large reader base, but Tom, the host always leaves a comment. We also post a current photo and this week something that would represent "Beginning".
    Join us if you'd like, so far four with Tom have. I hope it grows, it is a nice Friday write.
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