I visit the marshy area of Maple Lake in Paw Paw these days almost on a daily basis. I don't stay long, but there is almost always something of interest to see. This is a favorite loafing spot for the goose and swan families as they wait for their primaries to grow in so they can get back on the wing. Today, I caught these photos of the Mute Swan family responding to a possible emergency.
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| The mute swan family rests quietly. |
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| All the killdeer flush calling loudly. The swans slick their feathers down in alarm. |
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| They prepare to hustle into the water to make their getaway. |
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Back at rest again - it was only a Great Blue Heron flying slowly overhead!
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I love this place! Also, this duck caught my eye. I think it was a young wood duck as it was kind of in the same vicinity as a female wood duck. It is fun to see all the plumage changes they go through.
That is the latest report from Maple Lake in Paw Paw. Thanks for reading!
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