Winds, rain, thunder and lightning were forecast for the afternoon so I went to Jacko Lake early and launched the kayak in calm conditions.

Jacko Lake was very quiet with no fishermen.    It was just birds and the kayak.

A squall did come in and it rained hard for short time.    Families of geese headed for the cover of shore.

Watching over the shoreline was an immature eagle.    I paddled within 5m of the eagle and it didn’t seem at all worried.

This was my third time on Jacko Lake this season.    I had planned for two loops, but dark clouds and rain discouraged more paddling.   It was a quiet morning paddle, worth the effort to get out early onto a rough road.