Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Kayaking along the Creek

Every now and again I enjoy kayaking along the creek - even though I know that it is not a place where I will find many shorebirds roosting. The other morning there was a little breeze getting up on the bay but in amongst the mangroves on the creek it was very still and the reflections were perfect.

These mangroves were beginning to come into flower - again a perfect reflection. (Can anyone name it for me?) (This mangrove has now been ID'd as the River Mangrove - Aegiceras corniculatum - thanks Moyra!)

The tide height determines where the vegetation changes from mangrove trees to grass and taller forest trees.

There was patchy cloud in the sky and this made a big difference to the color of the water.

The only bird that stayed still long enough for me to get photos was this Little Pied Cormorant.

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28 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 19, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    beautiful reflections! i LOVE the pied cormorant shots! wow!

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 19, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    That is a very cute cormorant! And I'd love to go kayaking on that pretty little creek... a nice change for you as you say.

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  3. Sylvia KNovember 19, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Wonderful views of your world, Mick!! I love the reflections and the cormorant shots!! Superb captures!! Hope you have a great week!

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  4. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Ah spring!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. IleanaNovember 19, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful place!
    Have a good day!

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  6. eileeninmdNovember 19, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Lovely scenery during your kayaking trip! The Little Pied Cormorant is a cute bird. Great post and photos.

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  7. RohrerbotNovember 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Gorgeous area with a beautiful bird to boot!

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  8. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    The reflections are gorgeous and so is the cormorant.

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  9. Fun60November 19, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Those photos just ooze with peace and beauty.

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  10. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Bewdy! Is that you in the kayak or a kayaking companion?

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  11. RajeshNovember 20, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Beautiful scenic place with such lovely flowers and birds.

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  12. AmandaNovember 20, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful! That Little Pied Cormorant looks very tidy compared to the scruffy ones I see round here… Where's the mohawk I'm used to?

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  13. KarenNovember 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful scenery and that Little Pied Cormorant is fabulous!

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  14. CarlettaNovember 20, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Wonderful reflections!
    I find that little Cormorant to be comical and cute as a button.
    Loved your post Mick!

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  15. DaveNovember 20, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    The scenery is stunning and that has to be one of the loveliest looking Cormorant species you could wish to see.

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  16. Phil SladeNovember 20, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Peaceful scenes to enjoy there Mick. The cormorant just appears totally unfazed by you taking that cracking picture.

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  17. Les Fous du CapNovember 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful landscape;-)
    Céline & Philppe

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  18. DeniseinVANovember 20, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Great shots of beautiful surroundings. Kayaking looks like such a peaceful activity. And I do love your photos of the Pied Cormorant, a great looking bird.

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  19. i stora dragNovember 20, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Lovely photos and the little cormorant was such a sweet little darling!
    Thanks Mick for your congrats to me and my little granddaughter!
    Greetings Pia

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  20. NatureFootstepNovember 21, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    the flower was very beautiful and the little cormorant very sweet. :)

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  21. betty-NZNovember 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    What lovely and serene scenes! It looks like a place one could spend a lot of time. Love all the details.

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  22. Our photosNovember 21, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Your photos are beautiful.
    Greetings from Holland

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  23. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    What a gorgeous area!

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  24. Stewart MNovember 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Every one of your post moves me closer to buying a canoe!

    Nice.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  25. Hootin AnniNovember 22, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Kayaking?!!! What gorgeous scenes you share...only by going out on the water as you do to see what most people miss. And the Pied Cormorant...wishing we had them HERE in USA. Lucky you.

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  26. EG CameraGirlNovember 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    You sure do take fabulous photos from your kayak.

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  27. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 24, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    it all looks so peaceful ans scenic. love the Cormorant shot as well.

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  28. Sharon WagnerNovember 26, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    I've never seen the mangroves flowering. Hopefully someday.

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