Sunbathing

Today, after having sketti for brunch (!!!), I sneak out to the lake, for the sun is shining and despite the nippy chill in the air, the weather is perfect, really.

Near one of the Marcums, I happen upon some sunbathers:



There are several turtles lying on the fallen trees, and all but these 2 slip into the water when they see or (hear) me approach. I leave for a few minutes and then return, only to see some of the turtles back on their perches, with a heron standing nearby. The bird flies off when it sees me, but I snap a couple of shots of the turtles that remain.

Meanwhile, my quest for dogwood continues: