I used to live within walking distance of a lake in a fairly large city. The lake is edged with schools, churches, parks, and a walking path. At the lake, I saw geese and ducks, and I met birds that were new to me, like banded coots. Occasionally I would see a pelican or a heron, just hanging out in the lake in my neighborhood. The lake was like a... - http://thakker.tumblr.com/post...