Loons

Today, I spent about 4 hours at dusk on Percy Priest Lake. This is Chas.
Summer's home lake. On the way in to the ramp, I passed a group of 33 Loons.
In the past few years we have seen more and more Loons that winter over
here, although in my youth I can never remember seeing any. Their lonesome
call at dusk is really something.

There is a lot more to fishing than catching fish.

Jack.

Near Nashville

Amen Jack, you've got it going on brother!

The same applies to Bald Eagles in my area. I've been seeing them on a
regular basis lately, can't say I remember seeing a single one until about 6
or 7 years ago.

Maybe there IS hope for the environment...

--
Warren

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"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Today, I spent about 4 hours at dusk on Percy Priest Lake. This is Chas.
Summer's home lake. On the way in to the ramp, I passed a group of 33
Loons. In the past few years we have seen more and more Loons that winter
over here, although in my youth I can never remember seeing any. Their
lonesome call at dusk is really something.

There is a lot more to fishing than catching fish.

Jack.

Near Nashville

go-bassn wrote:
Amen Jack, you've got it going on brother!

The same applies to Bald Eagles in my area. I've been seeing them on a
regular basis lately, can't say I remember seeing a single one until about 6
or 7 years ago.

Maybe there IS hope for the environment...


I can't remember the last time I went fishing and didn't see at least
one osprey. 20 years ago, it was a treat to see one or two a season! Now
I see a couple osprey and a hawk or two most every trip, and an eagle or
two every couple trips. The most amazing thing is the eagle that seems
to live at Lake Congamond, which is VERY populated and sees very heavy
pleasure boat traffic.

On Kentucky Lake, they restrict boating activity a certain distance from
nesting eagles. In harmony with nature, a few nice bass, sure helps keep
life in perspective. It's nice to know that maybe our great grandkids
can enjoy the same...or better!

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:42:50 -0500, "go-bassn"
sent into the ether:

Amen Jack, you've got it going on brother!

The same applies to Bald Eagles in my area. I've been seeing them on a
regular basis lately, can't say I remember seeing a single one until about 6
or 7 years ago.

Maybe there IS hope for the environment...

Jack & Warren,
It is nothing unusual about an Eagle catching fish 50 yards from the
boat up here. Loons are all over the place and many lakes have
Osprey. I used to watch Eagles fish the river from my office chair.
You can hear the young screaming when they are still in the nest
waiting for mamma or pappa to come feed them.

It's one of the reasons I want to stay in the area

Oh ya, don't forget Boom Lake. It's a great fishery and another
reason I like it up here. :}

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On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:42:50 -0500, "go-bassn"
sent into the ether:

Amen Jack, you've got it going on brother!

The same applies to Bald Eagles in my area. I've been seeing them on a
regular basis lately, can't say I remember seeing a single one until about 6
or 7 years ago.

Maybe there IS hope for the environment...

Jack & Warren,
It is nothing unusual about an Eagle catching fish 50 yards from the
boat up here. Loons are all over the place and many lakes have
Osprey. I used to watch Eagles fish the river from my office chair.
You can hear the young screaming when they are still in the nest
waiting for mamma or pappa to come feed them.

It's one of the reasons I want to stay in the area

Oh ya, don't forget Boom Lake. It's a great fishery and another
reason I like it up here. :}

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Yeah Jack, the ospreys, egrets and the loons area everywhere this year.

One of my first night trips out this year, I was leaving Elm Hill Marina
just before dark with an overcast sky, making it kinda hard to see. As I
came around the larger of the two islands on the way to Hamilton, there was
a large flock of loons in the water that I didn't see until I was right on
top of them. Most of them flew away from me, while the others flew right
towards me. I hit one of them with the boat, and the others were flew right
above my head almost hitting me. I usually wear clear safety glasses at
night, but I doubt that they would have helped any. Needless to say, I'm
very careful to watch for them now. LOL

I'm hoping to get out this weekend. This is my favorite time of year to be
on Priest, and the best time to really enjoy the lake since the boat traffic
is usually at a minimum.


"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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Today, I spent about 4 hours at dusk on Percy Priest Lake. This is Chas.
Summer's home lake. On the way in to the ramp, I passed a group of 33
Loons.
In the past few years we have seen more and more Loons that winter over
here, although in my youth I can never remember seeing any. Their
lonesome
call at dusk is really something.

There is a lot more to fishing than catching fish.

Jack.

Near Nashville

Yeah Jack, the ospreys, egrets and the loons area everywhere this year.

One of my first night trips out this year, I was leaving Elm Hill Marina
just before dark with an overcast sky, making it kinda hard to see. As I
came around the larger of the two islands on the way to Hamilton, there was
a large flock of loons in the water that I didn't see until I was right on
top of them. Most of them flew away from me, while the others flew right
towards me. I hit one of them with the boat, and the others were flew right
above my head almost hitting me. I usually wear clear safety glasses at
night, but I doubt that they would have helped any. Needless to say, I'm
very careful to watch for them now. LOL

I'm hoping to get out this weekend. This is my favorite time of year to be
on Priest, and the best time to really enjoy the lake since the boat traffic
is usually at a minimum.


"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
.. .
Today, I spent about 4 hours at dusk on Percy Priest Lake. This is Chas.
Summer's home lake. On the way in to the ramp, I passed a group of 33
Loons.
In the past few years we have seen more and more Loons that winter over
here, although in my youth I can never remember seeing any. Their
lonesome
call at dusk is really something.

There is a lot more to fishing than catching fish.

Jack.

Near Nashville

They didn't attack you? Did you break a rod defending yourself???


Sorry...wrong guy.

Dan


Jack Schmitt wrote:
Today, I spent about 4 hours at dusk on Percy Priest Lake. This is Chas.
Summer's home lake. On the way in to the ramp, I passed a group of 33 Loons.
In the past few years we have seen more and more Loons that winter over
here, although in my youth I can never remember seeing any. Their lonesome
call at dusk is really something.

There is a lot more to fishing than catching fish.

Jack.

Near Nashville

....Bald Eagles have made quite a comeback along the rivers here.....was up
on the Pamunkey a few years ago and watched one swoop down and take a
duckling. recalled Huck