Here on the lake there are a lot of ducks and Canada Geese, I hear them all day long. But the Loons are probably the most popular water fowl, they are quite graceful and have a lovely call to their mates as they move up and down the lake. We've had some nice warm days and a few rainy ones as well. Yesterday the workers put the boat docks and swim dock in the water - a sure sign that summer is coming.
Unfortunately for ducks and geese - they tend to make a mess on beaches and lawns around the lake making them quite unpopular and a nuisance as well as causing "duck itch" for swimmers. It's a delicate balance isn't it - I mean we have the wild life on one side and humans on the other - and both trying to occupy the same spaces. I guess it's up to us humans to make an effort to strike a reasonable balance so we can all co-exist comfortably.
a journal of life at the lake.
Bridgton
Maine's Best Kept Secret
Highland Lake - Bridgton, Maine
I am fortunate enough to live on Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine. Bridgton is a small town of approx. 4,500 year round residents, nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains. The village boasts a brand new cinema with pub, Reny's department store, numerous gift shops, sports shops and a library. There are lots of restaurants to choose from and you can enjoy casual or find dining year-round. Summer is the busy season when we are swarmed with tourists who come to visit the lakes and enjoy all the area has to offer. Visit Lake Region Chamber of Commerce for more details.