The waterway to Dewees Island is rich in wildlife, even in the heart of winter. Reggie and I grabbed a long lens and headed out to see what we could see along the waterway. Wintering Oystercatchers, flocks of Dunlin and Dowitchers, Sandpipers and Ruddy Turnstones can be found along the banks, and loons fish the waterways. Flocks of social Brown Pelicans groom and rest in the middle of the banks, and the occasional eagle casts a shadow as they zoom by overhead. We threw the engine into neutral as dolphins approached, and I attempted to focus on them but gave up and just enjoyed the moment. Two dolphins surfaced within arms reach of the port side of the boat, and dove, streaking under the boat and turning sideways in a graceful dance as I watched their faces and white bellies flash just below the surface past the other side of the boat. The flock of shorebirds lifted off the nearest bank and moved in a circle around us through the sun, returning the the bank. The video footage Reggie shot with his phone is here:
Fantastic pictures.
love it….wish we were there to enjoy as well, but thanks for sharing…
Amazing! Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Thank you!