Loon encounter
Recently I went to have a lake swim on a chilly rainy day. I figured the lake wouldn't exactly be crowded, and in fact I had the whole place to myself.... I swam out to the middle of the lake and paused to rest. The resident loon family (parents and one baby) happened to be close by.... And they swam towards me. I didn't move, just sat and watched them come check me out. I see them most days, but I don't really see them close up. Dang they are big! It was a quiet special moment, I watched them for a bit, and then swam away, thanking them for sharing themselves on a chilly quiet rainy afternoon at the lake.