When is a chicken like a duck? When it’s an American Coot (Fulica americana)! Really! They are not related to ducks. Learn more here. These were at Lake Julian in Asheville, NC. Coopyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergLake Julian hosts many water birds. And they all seem to cohabitate peacefully. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergBeautiful. I could not identify this one so perhaps it’s a “mutt” mix of a few kinds of water fowl. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergChanging the subject; on our journey north when stopping briefly in Saluda South Carolina where we visited this farm stand. This morning, I learned about several new fruits that can become ciders. Nope, didn’t taste any. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergI chose to pass on these preserved eggs too. I suppose I need to expand my palette. Hmmm……Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg