More Algonquin Things!

While walking along the Algonquin Logging Museum Trail, we spied a River Otter fishing for lunch. It surfaced several times with food that was difficult to identify from a distance. Deryl managed to get these photos when he came a little closer to us. Webbed feet and muscular tails help River Otters to move quickly through the water. As they dive underwater, they close their ears and nostrils to keep water out. They can stay submerged for up to 4 minutes!

https://biologydictionary.net/river-otter/

We enjoyed the view on Bat Lake Trail! It was my first time hiking this trail.

A quick look at this picture reveals way too many wings on these mating Autumn Meadowhawk!. The actual wing has a red spot and the black spots are on the wing shadows.

Some beautiful lichens were evident on the old Rail Trail, including these "British Soldiers."

A "grumpy" young Common Grackle enjoying the morning sun,

More Fall colour on the rail trail.