Utah Lake De-Icing???

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When boredom set in this afternoon, I grabbed my binoculars and headed out to Lincoln beach, there are usually a few birds somewhere along the way (yes I like to watch birds too). I did see birds, ducks and geese and a few gulls. Two fisher persons leaving as I drove up. Most ducks were off the slough setting in the open water which is expanding quite well. Much greater than a few days ago.

From there I headed for Sandy Beach, missed the turn, but turned on to Swede's Ln. when I got that far. It has been a long time since I have been there and I am glad I made it there today. Especially for the duck hunters, I haven't been out counting water birds for several years and I admit my count might be off a bit, but that being said I will say there were most likely two thousand Pintails feeding in the reeds poking up through the open water.  A sight to get most excited. Anyway, open water there. Most likely Hobble Creek and Mill Race contributing to that.

I made my way back to the turn to Sandy Beach and ventured on to check on the progress of improvements they have been working on. Most of the area North of the river has changed tremendously. Timber cleared , under brush removed, Frag smashed and they are still at it. The river still looks the same as when I first visited the area. There wasn't as much open water as I thought there would be, but then there isn't as much  water flowing down the river either.

That's my story. As long as the subject of open water is on the slate I thought I would add to it.

rj

Thanks for checking out and reporting on other areas.  Not likely to be much really open up until after the end of February.  Supposed to stay just cold enough to keep a cap on it.  But normal temps for the first of March are up in the 50s.  That and some northerly winds will pile up the ice along Lincoln Point...as it has done in past years.