This owl was camped out along Eagle Point Road in the area of the hill near Jefferson Road and photographed by Bill Leutz. “We think he is a Great Grey” reports Ann Swain, Bill’s sister. In person, he was “huge, about 20 inches high”....
Today John Deming spotted a small convention of ducks via the DamCam at the east end of the lake. They took their time swimming around. Like the swans last week, they were probably looking for a bite to eat. Perhaps there will be a spring this...
When a remarkable catch emerges from Clark Lake’s murky depths, cameras begin clicking. In this case, Steven Lambert caught this beauty while fishing on a dock at the east end, summer 2014. Do you have a photo that you’d like to become part of the...
Whenever a remarkable fish is brought to Clark Lake’s surface, it’s an occasion for cameras to begin clicking to record the moment for history. Over the years, there are probably hundreds, maybe more, photos of fishermen displaying their proud catch....
Keeping an eye on the DamCam, even on a forlorn winter day, has its rewards. Just ask John Deming. Today he spotted two swans looking for a bite to eat at the dam. Although visibility was low due to weather conditions, you could see the swans as they maneuvered...
Read the story of the Eagle vs Coot, but first the latest photo. Both the story and photos are by John Deming: The Friday after Thanksgiving, a sheet of ice covered the lake but there were a few open areas. In one of them, a group of coot were swimming around. They...
There is a special connection between Clark Lake and eagles. Just ask anyone the name of the point that is midway between east and west and juts to the north! Clark Lake is receiving semi-regular visits by at least one eagle. But to get a photo, you must be armed...
Diane Deming spotted three mute swans flying around the east end of the lake this morning looking for a place to land. As you can see, the dark colored juvenile was with them, perhaps learning how to take off and land on ice. For those not at the lake right now,...
It looks as if they do take a rest now and then. Becky Consonni caught this hummingbird napping, or resting, today. Here are more photos of a hummingbird taking it easy. Clip or tap to enlarge; repeat, to...
Today Becky Consonni was in her car on Hyde Road with her camera by her side. She describes what happened next: “I looked over in the clouds and there was the eagle! It was soaring high above Hyde Road on the other side of Jefferson. I drove over there and...
In response to our recent stories about sightings of the Clark Lake eagle, Judi Blackmur posed the question “Any idea what this eagle will do/eat during the winter months?” John Deming responds: “Eagles eat mostly fish, an occasional duck and...
Photos and text by Diane Deming (Some photos are at full screen–scroll down to continue reading the entire story. Click or tap any photo to enlarge; repeat, to reduce) Those of us who feed hummingbirds throughout the spring and summer often wonder when we...
