The best fisher on the river

Ever try to open your pelican case and pull out your camera all in a tipsy canoe, with a student scared that he is about to take a swim in the Ausable River? Its all in a days work.

Not often do you get to see such a display. I didn't have my camera out right away for this one, but after some fumbling in the canoe I managed to get these two shots.

Our subject here is an Osprey, and with a wingspan up to 6 ft I wouldn't want to be a trout in his home range. This is the only raptor that plunges into the water feet first for fish.

I feel lucky, and have only witnessed this one other time when I was working at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center in Petersburgh PA.

This encounter came while canoeing at work (yes, I know my job is tough) on the Ausable River right here in Lake Placid.

Lake George Tri

Its been a long time since my last post. I have started bar tending, and my recreation time as seen a swift downhill, and when I do get the chance, I usually forget to lug along the camera. Last weekend Heather competed in the Lake George Triathlon in beautiful Lake George, NY. The race was Olympic distance, and she finished 5th in her age group. We went with a good size group all from Lake Placid, and everyone had a good time. My favorite part was staying in the comfort suites a brand new hotel with a sweet water slide into the pool, and very nice mattresses.

Race morning was cold and rainy, but by the time the bike finished the rain was gone for the day. I didn't get any pics of the swim because of the wetness. Here are pics of Heather and one of Travis on the bike.

So hopefully this is back to posting for this kid, I will try and stay diligent.

Enjoy the pics, and until next time.

Matthew