Come with me, down the Magothy River that leads to the Chesapeake Bay. Starting around the bend from the manor, stands high on a piling an Osprey nest. The teenager osprey screaming at their parents to feed them. A parent close by with a fresh fish, waiting for the photo paparazzi to leave so that they could deliver dinner.
Kayakers looked on, hoping to watch the dinner delivery.
Sitting at the end of a dock were two men apparently crabbing, Maryland style. One of them brought a crab pot in, looked at the emptiness and promptly put it back in the water.
An unusual sight was seen on the Magothy River. Not only were the police busy policing the boat traffic for the Memorial Day holiday, this coast guard vessel was standing guard. Built in 1961 in Jacksonville, Florida, this ice breaking vessel named The chock is now stationed in Baltimore for law enforcement, safety patrols, and ice breaking.
We trolled up Cockey’s Creek in hope to find some birds. Other than some barn and north rough winged swallows, a few purple martins, we enjoyed this Great Blue Heron.
Classic Norman Rockwell scenes on the Chesapeake Bay were enjoyed. This Lab couldn’t wait to get out on the boat.
And nothing screams Americana more than a boy fishing.
Even men standing mid-water hoping to catch something good.
And the boaters were out in droves, all in a line heading out the river to bigger waters.
It was a wonderful day to be out on the water and beat the crowds. We headed back in before the bay became too busy with boat traffic. Hope you’ve had wonderful Memorial Day as well.
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Annapolis, Nature, travel
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
You told a beautiful story with these images
Thank you so much Ali. It was a great day to be on the water early.
excellent story…and I do like the boy fishing, beautifully taken and I love the selenium tone. It is great to see wild birds…every morning on my way to work I see a heron fishing for his breakfast in the river Wharfe as I pass by – a great way to start the day
I bet your Heron has a favorite fishing spot doesn’t he. Is it the same type of Heron that we have here? Thank you so much and so happy you enjoyed this day with me.
Wonderful photos – and lovely boat, love it… 😉
Isn’t that a cool boat? I thought it was different when I saw it. They were looking for drunk drivers. 🙂
Photos were amazing. It looked like a beautiful location and a good day.
You are so kind John. Wonderful to see you and hope all is well with you. So happy you enjoyed this post.
Life is good!!!
Indeed it is. One day perhaps you’ll be here to enjoy it with me.
Great Captures – loving the heron!
Thanks Renee ! For once the heron didn’t immediately fly off. He was just about to move, thus the great pose.
Your photos are wonderful in the way they led us right through the story. Loving the birds.
It truly makes my day when you enjoy my photo stories. Thank you so much for such a kind comment.
Wonderful Day you had!
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial day as well. Thank you so much.
PEACEFUL 🙂
Love the photos, but I spent my weekend chasing birds, it may take me til the 4th of July to ID them all.
I can’t wait to hear about all of the birds you’ve found. I bet you’re right in the middle of migration aren’t you?
Well, a few migrants, and a few native birds of the deep woods that are difficult to find, and maybe a surprise or two.
The lab’s excitement and anticipation is just electric! Great shot. 🙂
The lab was awesome. He was like…the boat!!! We’re going on the boat!! Come on, let’s get on the boat !! Woo Hoo! LOL !
What a great day! Beautiful images… love the Heron capture!!
Thank you so much for your kind comment Cynthia. So happy you enjoyed these.
Wonderful shots!!!
Thanks Rexlin. Hope you’re well.
what a great day presented wonderfully!
Chock looks like a very cool boat!
Of course, the best part was coming home, getting takeout seafood and sitting on the porch drinking champagne. 🙂
Thanks Phil ! Yes..the Chock is really cool isn’t it?
Life on the water, great set of images Emily.