Please
don't feed the ducks. It is controversial, but I
will tell you why. Come here in late October and see the ducks looking for
all the summer guests instead of feeding on what wild ducks should be feeding
on, in the case of these guys, it is fish. Because of this, some of the young
ones might not be strong enough to make the flight south. If you want to feed
the ducks, please buy them an airline ticket to Miami. Also, it is not
particularly healthy having them hang around.
The
Loons of course are our
fowl of choice here in the Adirondacks. Their strange call and fishing
habits (were did you think Looney Tunes came from) and unusual coloring make
them fun to listen to, see and be around. Their call seems to capture the favor
of being in the Adirondacks: mysterious, awesome, alluring and majestic.
Sure beats the crows. Fisherman for years killed them, since they are very
good fisher birds, but they are now making a comeback. If you see them in the
lake with their chicks, who like to ride on momma's back, please keep your distance. Adults don't seem to mind you around in a canoe
or kayak and will naturally stay away from you. They are frequent visitors
to the water front and it is fun to figure out where they will come up next after they
dive for fish.
