Great Blue Heron at El Dorado Beach Preserve

Summer Snowflake at El Dorado Beach Preserve

Leucojum aestivum (Summer snowflake) is not native to North America. It was introduced from Europe/Asia, and is thriving at El Dorado. It belongs to the lily family.

El Dorado Beach on Lake Ontario

Eldorado Beach on Lake Ontario, deserted, the waves coming in high onto the beach, frozen sand thawed down 3 inches to a frozen table, the sound behind the dunes like a freight train. The dog was in his glory. 

El Dorado Beach on Lake Ontario

Caripace of a 4' sturgeon washed ashore.