Two male ducks resting in the early morning 
A mother with her ducklings on the lake embankment 
A family out for a morning swim 
A bumble bee gathering some tasty nectar while also being a pollenator 
Some blooming Irises 
A family of geese with their young ones 
One of three painted turtles that frequent the lake 
Another mallard with beautiful coloration 
A gaggle of ducklings look on warily at a giant taking pictures of them 
A previous duck apartment that has been used
Coming together to celebrate Mother’s Day is a staple for many families, but why should the celebration be for just human mothers?
At Staats Lake, it is possible to see a bounty of wildlife endemic to Keizer such as Mallard ducks, Canadian geese, Painted turtles, bald eagles and herons, but more importantly, you can see their babies.
Contact Quinn Stoddard
[email protected] or 503-390-1051
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