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CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – “Pale Male,” a renowned documentary of the life of a red-tailed hawk that attempted to make Manhattan his territory, will be featured at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, in the visitor center auditorium.
See this remarkable story in this award winning presentation of the Emmy-honored PBS series, “Nature” narrated by Oscar winner Joanne Woodward.
The red-tailed hawk is one of our beautiful resident birds of Lake County. To watch him soar and see the sunlight enhancing the color his rufous tail is a joy to behold. Watching this film will only endear him to you more.
Also, view the two red-tail hawk mounts in the visitor center lobby. One is a mature bird with visible patagial bars, the contrasting dark area on the leading edge of the wing from the body to the wrist. This is a field mark that separates it from all other hawks. The other mount is a young bird that looks quite large with its immature plumage.
There is no entrance fee to the park for attending scheduled programs, walks or visiting the museum.
The visitor center, including the gift shop, will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Guided walks take place on the second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for great photos, activity schedule and park information.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
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On Saturday, Aug. 29, AMIA will lead a guided nature walk beginning at 8 a.m. from the parking lot at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
Three ranch house tours also are scheduled for that day at 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and noon.
Bring your family and friends. Bring a picnic or experience local restaurants. Come enjoy what Anderson Marsh State Historic Park has to offer and raise your voices to help keep our park open.
Join with others and write comments about the park on green “I heart (love) state parks” flyers that will be sent to area legislators.
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The pool has been open Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 6 p.m., from June 17 to Aug. 23.
Pool patrons 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult 15 years of age or older.
Hardester’s Market in Middletown is once again generously donating free swim passes for children who are 12 years of age and under.
Passes may be obtained by simply dropping by the Middletown Hardester’s Store and picking a pass up prior to going to the pool.
Hardester’s have unselfishly donated to date $33,143.50 in free pool passes to Middletown children since 1988.
Pool Fees are $1.25 for children under 12 years of age, or $2 for anyone age 13 and older.
In addition, Director Clymire announced that the contract for resurfacing the tennis court next to the Middletown Pool was completed by Siri Grading & Paving of Santa Rosa in mid July for everyone’s tennis playing enjoyment.
Director Clymire and his Public Services staff thanks everyone who has assisted in making this swim season safe and successful.
If you have any questions regarding these matters please contact the department at 707-262-1618.
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This week’s report is much less of a rant than last week’s on the algae issue. Fishing continues to be quite good. The south part of the lake got back to being a bit soupy this week after the 100 degree days we’ve had.
A cooling trend is forecast as we move into the weekend. Cooler temps and some wind will help to move the algae along. Soon, we’ll be at Labor Day, autumn will be upon us, and the weeds and algae will dissipate.
Bassers are finding quality fish and good numbers by fishing shallow in the morning followed by deep water in the late morning and afternoon hours.
Minnows are working well for live bait anglers. Others are throwing spooks and frogs for top water action and moving to finesse drop shotting or jigs in the deeper water. Some of the smaller swim baits have also been working when fished just shy of the bottom in deep water.
Catfish have been plentiful from all around the lake. Folks from Lucerne, Glenhaven, Clearlake and the Riviera have all checked in this week with reports of good numbers of fish. All of the usual suspects are in town for the party – mackerel, anchovies, livers, live minnows and crawdads, you name it. There’s no real trick here – soak your favorite bait and enjoy having your rod go bendo!
There’s only a short time left to get in on the Friends of the NRA gun raffle. (Yep, we’re giving away another gun!) We’ll be drawing on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a Savage Model 10XP Predator Hunter in .223. This gun and scope package comes in full camo.
We’ll have tickets for sale at $10 each here in the store (Lakeshore Bait & Tackle). All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Lake Friends of NRA. Someone’s going to win a great rifle!
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707.994.FISH (3474). Visit the shop online at www.994Fish.com .