Our walk this morning was chilly. The wind hasn't gotten the memo that it is now spring. As we neared the lake we were greeted by a calling Kingfisher. I had forgotten that they are quite large - a fact that my friend pointed out to me. We rounded the first corner and when the lake came into view, so did a heartwarming site - our first loon sighting of 2011! They really are spectacularly beautiful birds. Their white breasts are almost blinding against the deep black of their feathers. Welcome back loons. Now we will be lulled into deep sleep by their haunting calls echoing across the lake. Even nights "in town" are transformed instantly to relaxing summer nights at the lake when the melodic cries of the loon reach us. Aaaahhhhh.
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