The weather could not have been more perfect to explore the 5 lakes.  Ring-necked ducks swam right up to us allowing viewing of the faint reddish ring around their necks for which they are named although they sport a noticeable white ring around the bill.  A few beautiful wood duck pairs sat quietly at various locations.  Several White Pelicans glided effortlessly in the sky. 

Lark sparrows were spotted in the trees, a very pretty sparrow that we don’t get to see very often.  Seemingly hundreds of Double-crested cormorants were grouped together, many holding their wings out to dry. 

The exploration ended as we sat lakeside at the patio eating the lunches we brought while being entertained by several species of ducks waiting for a hand -out.

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