First canoe trip after shoulder surgery

A fine day today in the 70s, but it is getting cloudy and it's forecast there will be some rain late tonight and tomorrow more than likely in our neck of the woods.

David went to Metropolis yesterday for his second physio appointment. While there they discussed the motion of rowing so David asked if he could try a trip out on the canoe. The therapist told him he could try it so he did so later. But, first, our obligatory stroll around our yard.

A Blue Jay grabbing a snack:

 A male Cardinal checking if there's anything left:

 A Mourning Dove hanging out with the Cowbirds. I see them together quite a bit.

 A male American Goldfinch posing in a tree:

Here, I think, is a non-breeding male American Goldfinch (???)

 Male Cardinal hanging on:

 Turkey Vulture, our neighborhood garbage cleanup:

 A male Ruby-throated Hummingbird taking a probably much-needed rest in a shrub:

 They like to perch on all types of things, especially when they are guarding their new territory!

 A Chipping Sparrow bellies up to the trough:

 

 Ah, here's Sylvia, our female Red-bellied Woodpecker; I mentioned the other day it wouldn't be long before you met her.

 David put some seed in the hole for them to dig out:

 A female Cardinal and male Cowbird having a chat.

 An Eastern Kingbird in one of our trees: 

Tufted Titmouse having a look around:

 The Mourning Dove, without the pleasure of the Cowbirds' company this time:

 The Eastern Bluebird enjoys perching in the pine tree:

 A Cedar Waxwing!

Even further distant, a Red-headed Woodpecker perched in a tree. We hear him hammering away at those trees all the time.

 And, now for David's adventure in the canoe. He went to nearby to the flooded field again (that was dry and is now flooded again).

He saw a Beaver near the boat launch; there are several hanging around there.

 A closer look:

Now for some views along the way; it's great to get photos from such a different perspective:

At least David didn't hurt himself! He's not sure the motion is quite what he's after to help with his physio, but he's glad that he went out and tried it.

He also shot a few short videos while out in the canoe; below is one with swallows that are near the bridge by Barren Creek: 

Gar Pike swimming toward canoe:

Twirling a bit in the little whirlpool:

A lovely view from the canoe:

Silver carp spotted:

With that, it's time to call it a day! Until next time...