Ice Out Data 2000-2022

Ice Out Definition: the disappearance of ice from the surface of a body of water (such as a lake) as a result of thawing.

I call Ice Out when the main body of Caesar Pond as well as the south cove are both ice free. Consistency is the key over the years.

Here are the Ice Out dates for the last 22 years for Caesar Pond. Do you notice any patterns related to climate change?

March 27, 2022

March 27, 2021

March 22, 2020

April 16, 2019

April 20, 2018

April 16, 2017

March 13, 2016 (Strongest El Nino in 18 years)-Warm winter-earliest ice out date.

April 18, 2015

April 15, 2014

April 6, 2013

March 20, 2012

April 17, 2011

March 18, 2010

April 9, 2009

April 19, 2008

April 20, 2007

March 26, 2006

April 11, 2005

April 8, 2004

April 16, 2003

March 31, 2002

April 22, 2001  Latest Ice Out Date

April 8, 2000

Ducks and Geese on Caesar Pond!

Yay for open water on Caesar Pond! The ducks and geese have arrived for the start of the spring season. I dashed down to the pond today to grab a few photos. Of course, my subjects were on the opposite side of the pond from me, so I had to use maximum zoom which gave fuzzy photos, but that's okay. At least I can document the first waterfowl on the pond for this year. 

I was so happy to see several Common Mergansers swimming about. This is a female.

And, here is a male Common Merganser spreading his wings.

I was thrilled to see a male Common Goldeneye on the pond as well. I did not get a photo of a female.

Here is a group of mergansers (two females and one male) along with the male Goldeneye (far left).

And, I would be remiss if I didn't include a photo of a few of the Canada Geese (of which there are about about a dozen on the pond) over near the beaver lodge.

Oh wait, there are also a plethora of Mallards happily quacking and swimming on the pond as well.

And, here are the approximate locations of the ducks and geese. The geese were farthest away near the beaver lodge.

Mourning Doves all fluffed up

After the snow, we had a cold, and windy day. A large flock of Mourning Doves came in to feed. They were all fluffed up to ward off the cold. I liked this photo showing that both the chest feathers as well as the feathers down their backs were fluffed to the max!

Then, there were these two lovely, fluffy doves braving the cold!

We were supposed to get a trace of snow...

This is what a trace of snow looks like! Ha! Local TV meteorologist got his prediction a bit wrong! Luckily, Drew says that it is the fluffiest snow he's ever seen! 6" and counting at 6am.

Snow Total Update: We have now received 54" of snow this season, thus far.