The weather was looking good for traveling, so right after breakfast we headed for Kisameet Bay, just about 16 miles north of Kwakume, up Fisher Channel. There was one boat in the anchorage when we arrived, but we were able to get our favorite spot tucked in behind one of the islets.
We hadn’t been anchored very long when I spotted a Merganser, the first one of the year. Unfortunately, by the time I got my camera out, he was taking off.
I got suited up, launched my kayak and headed for the creek. My first subject was a Kingfisher perched on the branch of a tree near the mouth of the creek.
Then, I paddled south along the shoreline, looking for starfish and whatever else I could find exposed by the low tide. The early morning light was magical, transforming ordinary seaweed into exotic flowers.
The mussels growing in bunches along the limbs of fallen trees looked like grapes ready for picking. We would be feasting on mussels linguini tonight if we didn’t mind risking paralytic shellfish poisoning. Oh, well.
We’re finally in an area with purple sea stars.
There are so many beautiful clam beds here in Kisameet. But, like the mussels, paralytic shellfish poisoning makes them a risky meal.
The wind started picking up, and it looked like serious rain was on the way, so I decided I’d better head back to the boat. Luckily, the wind would be behind me. When I got within sight of the boat, I spotted a little exposed rock covered with little birds. I was only able to get a shot of this oyster catcher and a pair of Goldeneyes. The wind made it difficult to get into position to shoot, and then stay there long enough to get the shot. I had a feeling the birds were finding me very entertaining.
Summer Cruise Aboard "Jubilacion" 2017 