To continue with Robert's Point Park day tripping, as I walked the perimeter, there were sights and sounds galore. Besides the day being beautiful, the area was busy with activities and the slight breeze made it a very comfortable walk. If you missed the previous post of the view from the high observation tower and lighthouse and pretty views from a whole 'nother perspective, click here. [warning tho, if you suffer from vertigo, it may not be suitable for you]
I will now continue and conclude this trek in photos...
THE MARINA
There is a lot to watch and sometimes when the larger ships come thru at a snails' pace, I tend to find where they are headed once I get home and use the "fleet" website. This one today, the "Seamagic" was going out toward the Caribbean sea. Its flag ship port, Malta. You can tell it was running empty because the copper colored paint of the hull is showing above water. If it was full, the hull would be below the water surface. By using the link provided above, you can view its current position daily.
Pelicans, gulls, grackles, and egrets were busy hunting or 'begging' for breakfast. I think I saw a frigatebird in flight over the channel too, but by the time I realized it was perhaps the rarity, the sun made it disappear like magic. And, by then, I was distracted by a couple of fishermen near the granite boulders. They were busy reeling in a large catch! I watched, and asked permission for a photo op....it was granted. The fish is one I had never seen before. Its dorsal fin was very elongated, but yet the head was that of a catfish. I asked them...they informed me it was a gafftospail...if indeed they were correct in IDing. Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. A fisherman, I am not.
Pelicans, gulls, grackles, and egrets were busy hunting or 'begging' for breakfast. I think I saw a frigatebird in flight over the channel too, but by the time I realized it was perhaps the rarity, the sun made it disappear like magic. And, by then, I was distracted by a couple of fishermen near the granite boulders. They were busy reeling in a large catch! I watched, and asked permission for a photo op....it was granted. The fish is one I had never seen before. Its dorsal fin was very elongated, but yet the head was that of a catfish. I asked them...they informed me it was a gafftospail...if indeed they were correct in IDing. Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. A fisherman, I am not.
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