I have lived in my cabin on Point Windy in Jacksons Gap for 10 years this month. As I reflect on countless stories, one thing I realize is that Lake Martin living is really about learning to live with the birds. There’s a bird for everyone, and everyone has bird stories.

Geese are the most annoying. The first week at the cabin in 2013, John and I were blasted awake by loud honking. After living in the city, this was a new noise. I peeked out the window, and there were at least 15 geese in the side yard. This was an issue for years because our Great Dane, Mona, was incredibly lazy.