Listen to the Moon

Kyle was the only stalwart that came out Tuesday for the Star Search. An enormous moon caused some issues with that... although on the other hand, it can be quite useful in narrowing down the options up there. Kyle was easily able to find the Big Dipper, and from there the North Star, Little Dipper, Draco the Dragon and Casseiopia. Heading the other way, he picked out Arcturus, Bootes, and the Summer Triangle of Deneb, Vega and Altair.

There's a LOT out there to see, and to remember, so perhaps having less stars to compete with the major ones was helpful!

While we were out in the moonshadows, a Barred Owl hooted at us, reminding us that we weren't alone out there in the beautiful night air.

So we howled for the Wolf Pack. They've been around, but not as close as a few years ago, so I warned Kyle I made no guarantees of a successful howl. They've been howling a lot up close to the Oxtongue Craft Cabin, but that's a bit far away for my voice to carry!

Oh me of little faith... the Pack came back strong and proud, and sang for Kyle for several minutes. That's our first Wolf Howl of the summer (we usually start in late July, so we're on schedule!) and it bodes well for the rest of the season! Algonquin Park will be starting their Thursday Wolf Howl program next week, and that's a good one to put on your To Do List.

Or you could be here, on the lawn by the cottages, a loon on the lake, an owl on the hill, and the wolves singing to the moon overhead. Magical.