Spent the morning kayaking around French Pond in North Haverhill. There was an osprey fishing throughout the morning. He was coming and going to the south of the lake. There's a high-tension power line there, that would be a logical place to look for a nest. Also around the pond was a pair of loons, a single great blue heron, a pair of wood ducks, lots of red-winged blackbirds, grackles, kingbirds and sparrows. There was a woodpecker working loudly, but couldn't find him. Also heard what I think was a cuckoo. There is a new beaver lodge and a couple guinea pig-sized beaver kits patrolling the swamp. While I was sitting looking for the woodpecker, a pair of does came down to the shore for a drink - about 25' from me. Didn't dare raise the camera, but spent several minutes enjoying their company. ____________________________________________________________________________ Ian Clark PO Box 51 West Newbury, VT 05085 Home (802) 429-2477 Cell (848) 702-0774 <http://www.ianclark.com/> www.IanClark.com <http://www.leeclark.com/> www.LeeClark.com <http://www.UpperValleyPhotos.com> www.UpperValleyPhotos.com <http://www.facebook.com/uppervalley.photos> www.facebook.com/uppervalley.photos