10:00 pm • The moon is on the rise. The clear lake captures it’s beauty perfectly on the placid waters. A fish jumps here and there but they are beginning to relax. Now it is the loons turn. This bird has been making soft calls throughout the day but now it’s time for the real thing. The moon is the spotlight as the loons take the stage. The frogs accompany backing vocals from the coyotes and eventually the wolves. The owl hoots it’s appreciation from a distant tree. The lightning bugs flit on and off like lighters at a concert as the whole Northwoods listens in.
I live near a lake – not on it but close enough to enjoy the sounds of water at night. Sitting and taking in the evening sounds is one of my most favorite activities. I really like how the loon call makes the night feel full and thoughts of the day seem so far away. A person can just get lost in their thoughts and float away.
Featured flora and fauna • Lightning Bugs, White Water Lily, Common Loon
