The Fun of a Full Day Paddle

Had a great Full Day Paddle out of the Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge the other day! My folks weren't into an open water crossing, so we started off by really exploring the salt marsh in depth...got down a couple little creeks that I don't usually get to explore on the shorter trips. We had a nice stop for lunch (courtesy of the Cape Charles Coffee House) on nearby

Kim & Alan explore the marsh

Raccoon Island where we watched sharks making baby sharks off the western tip of the island. Swung by a wild clam bed I know of for a little "catch and release" clam digging and had the pleasure of watching a Black Skimmer glide along a tidal pool on the mud flat as we cooled ourselves in the creek. Lots of American Oystercatchers, Terns, and Osprey, as well as a handful of Bald Eagles. Even caught a glimpse of a Tricolored Heron in flight and a few Diamondback Terrapins sunning themselves on the banks. Love this job!
-Margaret 6/12/14