In the kayak at 8:35
Paddled to Atsena Otie
And on to Seahorse Key. I had seen on both the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce, and the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge's websites, that is was an Open House Day at Seahorse Key. Which, other than the beaches in non-nesting season, is closed to the public.
I wondered where the usual tour boats were as I made the crossing.
By now I began to think, maybe this is not an open house day.
Lighthouse door was locked
Kind of neat being the only one on the Key.
It is a laboratory for the University of Florida. So, on a Saturday between semesters, was vacant.
If anyone asked me what I was doing, I'd say, What, this is not an open house day?
No one was there to ask.
Had to keep far out to sea as I circled Seahorse Key
Due to low tide
Good to have zoom
As long as the eagles were willing to pose, I was willing to take pictures.
One left
And came back. The opening photo.
Lighthouse dock area
I did not land, this is maximum zoom
Actual view up the hill from the water
One eagle was still there
A tour boat went past. I asked, "I thought this was an open house day" "It was but they changed it and didn't tell anybody"
Headed back to Way Key
Landed at 1:35
Back on the water at 3:20
Dolphin
Raccon
Atsena Otie Key
Eagle. See the whiteish bump in the above pic? It ducked in the one below
Dinner at 7. Takes a while to decapitate, devein, and shuck shrimp. Clams, too.
Went out to look at the Christmas lights
City Park
Gotta love the dolphins
Turtles
and, manatees
The above photo is a horse drawn carriage.
Reflections at the inner harbor
Black crowned night heron on a dock. You'll just have to believe me.
Last pic of the day. From the balcony, 11:10 PM
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