I’ve decided to paddle straight down the east side of the channel so that I can get farther along the shore than yesterday. I want to see what’s behind that last headland. The seas were flat calm, and the current was with me, which made for easy paddling.
When I finally rounded the last point, I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of this small cove. I paddled toward a little stream at the head.
As I looked for the best vantage point, I spotted movement on the rocks. A mink was scurrying about looking for breakfast.
He was curious about me, but not enough to let me ruin his breakfast plans. This is my closest encounter with a mink.
When I heard the call of loons, I turned around and discovered this beautiful pair of Red Throated Loons.
I’d been gone for over two hours, and that wind was bound to come up soon. Time to head for the boat. I did, however, stop long enough to get a shot of these sea stars.
When I got back to the boat, I noticed that the crab trap had been pulled. I was delighted to find that Al had caught seven big guys!
While I’d been gone, Al had been enjoying watching the four hummingbirds that have been feeding non-stop at our feeder. They’re going to miss us when we’re gone.
Summer Cruise Aboard "Jubilacion" 2017 