Black & White Camo

On a cold blustery December morning.

The resident anglers found their favorite fishing holes

and waited patiently as good fishermen do.

Singly

With a partner

or in a group

waiting to take flight at the sign of a school of minnows.

These Ring-billed Gulls had more stamina than I, as I took flight

in the opposite direction to the warmth of the vehicle

Joining Pictorial Tuesday w/Peabea

Wild Bird Wednesday w/Stewart

and

Outdoor Wednesday w/Susan

A New Roof

for the gatehouse at Pymatuning Dam

Joining Macro Monday2

and

Texture Twist

Friends?

On a day trip to Pymatuning State Park and Lake,

we spied this domestic goose. 

Graylag Goose ???

It headed toward these Canada Geese.

But was just ignored.

Still following them

And still being ignored.

When alone; fend for yourself.

Joining Wild Bird Wednesday w/Stewart
and
Outdoor Wednesday w/Susan

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Deck railings and fenced in bridges protect us

while not shutting out the world --- 'Good Fences'.

This observation deck and walking bridge are below the dam

at Pymatuning Lake.

And couldn't leave out the little stone shed beyond the railing.

See more friendly fences and more at:

Good Fences w/Theresa Tex/Wis

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Gulls and Canada Geese at our lakes

are as common as Robins and Sparrows in the backyard.

But their antics on the ice at Pymatuning State Park 

this past Sunday was something to behold.

  

I was especially taken by them ice skating.

Pair Skating at the Ice Capades 

but late winter ice can cause embarrassment.

Joining

Wild Bird Wednesday w/Stewart

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Spied these white birch on our Sunday drive 

to Pymatuning State Park.

Really like the contrast of the birch against the evergreens.

This one is below the dam and somewhat submerged due to the lake being drained down for major work at the breastworks.

More trees and bushes at:

Trees and Bushes w/Adrienne