New Jersey Kayaking

Water Lilies

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White

Water Lilies are found in all still and slow-flowing freshwaters. One thing that I have noticed about them is that on any lake or pond, you will always find white ones, and usually also pink or yellow ones, but never both. The flowers begin in summer and last well into fall.

Yellow

While the leaves and flowers are floating, the plants themselves are anchored strongly in the bottom. The stems are tough and strong, but it is possible to paddle through them with a modified stroke. Basically, pull the paddle lengthwise out of the water so that it sheds the plants.

Pink

I pulled up some plants with roots and tried to grow them in an aquarium in potting soil, but they did not do well, and eventually died. My guess is that they need full sunshine, and even very bright artificial light is just not enough. If you pick just a flower, it will last a few days in a saucer of water.

-- Wikipedia

Plants, Wildlife,

Double-Crested Cormorant

drying its feathers

This is a bird that you are almost guaranteed to see on any kayaking excursion. This is because they are very common, and not very waterproof. After diving underwater, they need to dry their sodden feathers in the sun, as the one above is doing. You can often get pretty close to them at these times.

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