KAYAKING AT WEST FORK LAKE

Connie and I have been going to the upper end of West Fork Lake for a number of years in the spring and launching our kayak at the State Park there and paddling to Blue Joint Creek for lunch.  We then head back to the park/campground and head home.  Just one of those things we do.  Of course we take a few pictures.

Lots of Swallowtail Butterflies on the beaches again.

Connie and Zeph checking out the headwaters.

The blue "canoe".

A few frogs hanging around in the rocks.

A Merganser giving a ride to one of her young.

This is where Blue Joint Creek empties into West Fork Lake.

Me and Zeph.

This is my view of kayaking.

 The dam at West Fork.

Connie's view kayaking.

We came upon this doe next to the waters edge.  I really think she was maybe starting into labor.  Definitely pregnant as you can see from the pictures below.   She could not get comfortable and was up and down a few times.  Reminded me of an old cow that was getting ready to calve.  She did not seem to care if we were floating just off the shore.  The kayak does not seem to spook animals or birds like motor boats.

A big belly.

And her bag (udder) was really starting to fill out.

Another picture of the Mergansers.

Another picture of the dam at West Fork Lake.

The cat and dog had to do some playing when we got back.

A tender moment??