[The following photo essay, "A Winter Walk in February" was photographed in Essex, NY on February 28, 2015 and contributed by Sylvia Margo. You may click on any of the images to enlarge and/or browse the gallery in distraction free, large format. Enjoy] Chronicle Your Winter … [Read more...] about A Winter Walk in February
Essex
Two Eagles Living on Sandy Point
I was keeping my eyes open for the "Essex" Eagle as I headed out of town this morning and sure enough there was a bald eagle perched in a tree on Sandy Point. As I zoomed in to take this picture, a second bird I hadn't noticed took flight. There may be two bald … [Read more...] about Two Eagles Living on Sandy Point
Kristen Eden’s Eagle
Caught a glimpse of the "Essex" Eagle yesterday. We were headed out of Essex and clearly sighted the eagle out on the frozen lake near George Davis's "duck pond". Its huge size made it hard to miss! [pullquote]They are majestic, elegant birds definitely commanding … [Read more...] about Kristen Eden’s Eagle
Duck Pond Foibles
Let me start by saying that we don’t have a duck pond. We have a lake. Lake Champlain. And although it pains me slightly to say it, we also don’t have any ducks. Not personally, at least. Lake Champlain, on the other hand, has plenty of ducks. And when the lake freezes and the … [Read more...] about Duck Pond Foibles
Ferry Service Discontinued Until Ice Clear
Essex-Charlotte ferry service discontinued as of 9:52 am today. LCT ferry/ies serving Essex, New York and Charlotte, Vermont have been indefinitely suspended until Lake Champlain is "clear of ice". Yesterday's announcement that ferry service had been temporarily suspended was … [Read more...] about Ferry Service Discontinued Until Ice Clear