Lonely

This cormorant seemed to be contemplating his lonely life.

(or looking for fish)

 

King of the pond

Dr. Zeus said that Yertle the Turtle was the king of the pond, but in this lake, heron is king.  

Mr. Heron surveys his kingdom.

 

Ruddy Duck

This little Ruddy Duck was diving in the lake with her friends.  They must have just arrived in Raleigh. (see here)

 

Turtle nap

Turtles make great subjects.  They don't move around much until they plop into the water.

 

Old cabin

This cabin has been preserved near the Yates Mill.  

Here's a picture from the Library of Congress from 1938.  (see here)  Is it the same building?

 

Turtles

It was a chilly day, so the turtles weren't exactly basking in the sun.  

 

Sidewalk art

The sidewalks in part of downtown are decorated for walkers.

A hopscotch game.

A view of the Raleigh skyline.

It's part of the "Sip and Stroll" zone.  A large area in which you can buy alcoholic drinks to go and stroll through the area.

But don't leave the zone!