The weather was perfect this past weekend for a drive to Reelfoot Lake. Every time we go, there is always something beautiful to see.
“This is a wonderful day. And I have never seen this one ever before.” ~Maya Angelou
Scenes from around the lake
walking on a country road
Glimpses of life in rural West Tennessee
walking on a country road 
I love the beaver!
With its rodent-like head, I’m thinking this is a muskrat. We sometimes see them in water-filled ditches near the Mississippi river and swimming in shallow parts of the lake. They are definitely cuties!
Some unique images … love the beaver !
Reelfoot Lake has both beavers and muskrat, but I think that this is muskrat. It is fun to watch them swim around in the duckweed. 🙂
What are the leaves in the egret photo? Is it an egret?
I’m thinking the plants are Spatterdock or Yellow water lilies. They flower from June to mid-August, so you won’t see any flowers in October. Yes, I believe that is a Great egret.