In and Around Lake Thoreau, Reston, Virginia

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Western Greebe	Western Greebe	Canadian Goose	Mallard Duck

Western Greebe	Sailing

Notes: The Western Grebe above was witnessed on Lake Thoreau for the last two weeks of May '98. A bird watcher visiting the lake declared it to be only the 13th state (VA) sighting. I even got a letter from the Virginia Society of Ornithology! Other medium- to large-sized birds on the lake: Ruddy Duck, Common Loon, Double-Crested Cormorant, Mute Swan, American Coot, Ring-Billed Gull, Great Blue Heron, Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Ring-Necked Duck The sailboat at right is a remote controlled, Kyosho Seawind 1-meter racing yatch which stands 6 feet high. You can usually find the author sailing it on Lake Thoreau during windy weekend days. (image courtesy of Kyosho) Below is the author's latest addition, the 2.5' long Kyosho Streamliner (image courtesy of Kyosho). Author: Robert H'obbes' Zakon, Robert@Zakon.org, http://www.Zakon.org/

Hobbes' New Boat