January 30th, 2010

Silver Lake…Birding…Activities…Delaware Beaches…Rehoboth Beach…

Silver Lake, Rehoboth Beach

Silver Lake is a small pond that is nestled amongst the cottages on one side and the beach estates on the other in Rehoboth Beach.  It offers a thrilling close look at a variety of wintering duck species.  It is a bird refuge.  You will find a lot of Canvasbacks, but it is also a reliable place in the state to find Redheads.  Ruddy Ducks and Mallards are in abundance along with different types of gulls and other waterbirds. 

If you are visiting downtown Rehoboth, you will probably come through Silver Lake.  In the morning visitors, locals and natives alike are walking their dogs, jogging, power walking and just enjoying another day at the beach.

I was driving around Rehoboth yesterday and took the following pictures not realizing that a post was in the works.  The waterfowl is at peace waiting for the winter storm which should be arriving today.

Relaxing on someone's deck

Should we plunge? We are not Polar Bears.

Forget it, let's waddle.

Better yet, let's fly in!!

Note:  Information on Silver Lake was taken from www.delawarebirdingtrail.org.

Just a few specks of snow falling, but nothing noticeable yet.  Have a great Saturday and talk to you later….