I spent a morning at the Safety Harbor fishing pier in late March. It was sunny when I first got there and I could just barely make out this kiteboarder cruising across upper Tampa bay. Tampa was just a shadow in the distance.
A sailboat anchored near the marina.
A cormorant guards the “no wake zone” sign.
Here’s the reason for the No wake and then Slow wake as you leave the marina. Manatees hang out here all year round.
It was low tide and the ibis were picking off tiny crabs.
A snowy egret feeding near the pier.
By the time I was about to leave the sky was dark and it looked like it was going to rain. I headed for my car not wanting to be out on the pier if lightning started but the sky said “Just kidding”. We are in a severe 25 year record drought right now. We are hoping the summer rains start soon.
Beautiful photo of the ibis. I’m glad for the no wake/slow wake rules!
Kiteboarders love to hang out in my part of the world, too, and very fun to watch IF you can spot them. 🙂
No Wake!!
Lovely photos. Thanks very much.
Safety Harbor seems to be getting soared tonight. Hopefully it will help the dry land.
Your photos are stunning. Praying for rain to come your way.
Visiting today from FF#28&29.
Great views of the waster and wildlife. Makes me miss Florida. Nice to see the eagles doing well.
So many great images you post for us. The kite boarder is amazing. Along the with manatee and the birds.