This Valentine's Day, let's share some photos that depict why we love Lake Holiday so much! To see each photo as a stand-alone, just right click over any individual photo and select "open image in a new tab".... Annemarie BrownCorina DebarrCynthia DailyEd...
Photos courtesy of Ed Nelson consist of the Mourning Dove, Eastern Bluebird, and Cardinal... Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) Male Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
The Majestic Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is one of the most widely known birds in the United States, and that is attributed to it being our National Bird. To many people, the Bald Eagle is the symbol of freedom. Lake Holiday is lucky to host a...
Please be aware that when the various hunting seasons are in full swing within Frederick County, and though hunting is prohibited within LHCC due to zoning restrictions, firearms restrictions in many adjoining properties are not under such a prohibition. We have had...
Photo: Ed Nelson Update on Carp Exclusionary Zones As shown in the photos herein, the four Carp Exclusionary Zones (CEZs) installed last May were recently removed for the winter by our lake consultant, Princeton Hydro. These devices were installed as an underwater...
Winter Waterfowl at Lake Holiday... Male Bufflehead During the winter and migration season, there are many species of ducks, geese and other waterfowl that may be found in our community, and being the largest lake in Frederick County, Lake Holiday can host some pretty...
Dark-Eyed Junco The Dark-Eyed Junco (Junco hiemalis) is an elegant bird with a flashy slate-gray and white tail and a pink bill. Juncos are sparrows and are often seen feeding on the ground in large flocks. They can also be seen at bird feeders if you put out...
As we move through the autumn season, leaves are wrapping up the color-changing display and falling from the trees, it's nice to share some photos that came in from residents which demonstrate just how stunningly beautiful our community is! Drone shots by Sean Winfrey...
Did you know that feeding deer in our Lake Holiday Community and all of Frederick County is banned year-round? Illegal feeding of deer is subject to a county fine of up to $500. Residents are asked to please comply with this law. It is important to follow...
Orchid Sightings - Last summer during August, more than 30 orchids were seen along the edges of the fairways that are now part of the Disc Golf Course in Country Club Park. Orchids were found near Disc Golf Holes 1, 3, 10, 15 and 18, around groups of trees on the site...
As an orange butterfly flits by, can you tell if it is a monarch? The perfect wings of a recently emerged butterfly will later be faded and worn. butterfly male and female species will be strikingly different. The time of the year can actually change a butterfly’s...
One of the main benefits of living out in nature is getting to see lots of beautiful native wildlife. However, we tend to pick and choose which of these creatures we like and which we consider pests. Too often, snakes fall into the latter category when they actually...