When we woke up this morning to not a breath of wind, we couldn't resist having one more water adventure before heading home. We knew it would be calm and hazy on Eagle Lake and it did not disappoint!
These were the best paddling conditions that we have ever had and it was almost eerie.
The water is about a foot higher than normal and it was limbo time in the kayaks when we went into the main part of the lake, with nesting swallows zooming in and out of the beams.
Then we were so lucky to encounter a loon family hunting for its breakfast. The two chicks were still fuzzy but too big to ride on their parents' backs. We sat and watched them for awhile and as the parents dove down, the youngsters started snorkeling to see what they were up to. That is the first step to become independent, although at this age they really stuck together.
It was wonderful to see this family thriving, since the last time we were here we found that abandoned egg. In fact we paddled by the same spot on Charles Island and found three abandoned eggs this time...two in the water, and one a little higher up on shore. I doubt any were viable, but we backed off immediately, and a few minutes later saw a lone loon nearby.
I sure wish we could get inside the old Ednet Lodge, which was owned by my grandfather many years ago, but is now decrepit and abandoned by the present owner. I can just picture all the antiques that used to be in it. Now I would be afraid to even try to get on the porch. It is fun to reminisce though and I am so glad we can still get out on the lake.
Twenty minutes away, Eagle Lake is definitely one of our favorite places to kayak.
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