I paddled Jacko Lake on a sunny morning, taking some photos.

On the lake were many ducks, many of them Barrow’s golden eyes.

I paddled the 5 km shoreline.

Yellow-headed blackbirds were perched on cattails.

Overhead, sandhill cranes flew north.

Coots dabbled near the bullrushes.

I spotted two marmots on the shoreline.

There were a number of fishermen on the lake, but I stayed close to the shoreline and paddled my own pace, just enjoying the lake.

Jacko lake is one of my favorites so I will return for another paddle later in the spring.