It’s another beautiful summer day, perfect for paddling. The seas are flat calm this morning, so I head out to the entrance to  check out the kelp beds. Al’s thinking about trying to get some rock fish for another batch of fish chowder.

Just outside the entrance, I actually spotted a nice looking fish that would be perfect for the pot, .

On my way back to the boat I came across this female Kingfisher.

I couldn’t quite catch it, but she definitely had something to say.

I spotted this little duck hiding along the shore. I’m going to have to consult Google to find out what it is.

When I got back to the boat, I told Al where to go for rock fish. In about 30 minutes he had all he needed. He could’nt keep them off the hook!

I went out for another paddle at high tide, so that I could get into all the areas that were high and dry this morning at low tide. I came across another duck I’ve never seen, and haven’t been able to identify.

Then, I saw this pair of camera-shy Goldeneyes sneaking along the shore.

I was so glad I did this second paddle at high tide, because it really is beautiful at the head of the cove. Too bad it dries at low tide, or it would be a beautiful place to anchor.

Al had put out a crab trap this morning. When he pulled it he only had one crab, but it was big enough for a delicious crab and pasta dinner.