Birding and a Birthday Party

The weather had warmed and with the forecast in the seventies we decided to kayak Lighthouse Trails. However the forecast 10 mph winds changed to near twenty and so we changed our plans and started to paddle and fish the more protected Sailboat Channel.

Soon after we launched we neared and passed a feeding rosette spoonbill. It was completely unconcerned with our presence and Renita got a great image. The wind was behind us and so it pushed the kayaks sideways but we quickly reached Renita’s favorite fishing spot.

Casting out we talked about the day and I realized I had left the measuring board behind. Thirty minutes later I was back fishing but I hadn’t missed anything as Renita hadn’t had any bites. A little blue heron landed and provided entertainment and it was soon joined by an American white ibis.

A snowy egret added to the entertainment and as usually happens, a fishing trip turned into a day of birding. We had several small bites but it didn’t matter. It was a nice day and we were having a good day picnicking as we watched the wading birds.

Returning home it was time for our friend Jane’s birthday dinner and so we drove to a fancy restaurant in Rockport. The place used to be called Hemmingway’s, (Don’t remember the new name), and it was apparent the theme was still the same as we were greeted by the sight of two huge mounted marlin. A painting of a scene from Hemmingway’s, The Old Man and the Sea, depicted the battle between the hero and a large marlin.

After an excellent dinner we, along with the waitress staff, all sang a rousing Happy Birthday song, to one of the nicest persons we have met on our travels. Returning home we turned on the Olympics and I of course fell fast asleep from all the day’s activities. Happy birthday Jane! Clear skies.