5/10/2023, water R, 81vdr, 9:20-11:00 Wind: 4mph from EOC: 7+ Green trees smeared into the waterPerfect floating images of wispy white cloudsSun gleams from waterClaps and wrinkles from jumping fishChoir of thousands of different birds sings exuberantlyGeese no longer sitting silently incognito at nests – they’re all quietly surrounding at least one little baby puff …
5/5/2023, water L, 86tri, 9:30-11:10 Wind: 5mph from SEOC: 7 Golden rays touch the mirrored trees on the waterPaddle dips into gleaming mercury waterBlue heron glides silently over water with impressive wingspanGlorious bird songs from every cornerSmeared, mirrored images of birds in flightMy kookaburra, ever-cautious moves in trees of 4SETurtles top the rocks to soak …
4/29/2023, water R, 81v-dr, 9:30-11:30 Wind: 6mph from SWOC: 8 Jubilant birdsongs fill the airSun sneaks through fog to sparkle watersSoft bright green now fills in the hillsVigilant geese stand silent guarding their nests on 4SE isands1N still closedVibrant yellow finches gleam with each dip and diveCarry board over rocks for access to 5Turtle heads …
4/19/2023, water L, 82u-v, 2:10-4:00 Wind: 7mph from SOC: 6 Birds sing, chirp and callGreen-aquamarine poolSweet, sweet floral scent drifts through airTurtles drop in from the rocksThe Silent Kayaker says a wordShore birds scamper across rocks with purposeSparkling, glittering wind-chopped waterGiant bumblebee buzzes pastMy Kookaburra is back (in 4SE)!Ridged baby turtle floatsShadowed fish dart belowBright …
3/6/2023 water R, v-dr81, 2:00-3:30 Wind: 16-19mph from SW: OC: 6 (cut and stirred by winds) Gorgeous blue green waterHigh winds creating challenge for pics!4SE route blocked entirely by newly exposed sandbarsSoft hint of green emerging in perimeter brushWind pushes, requires constant effortWind jumbles and erases all thoughtsRocking and bobbing over white capsPulling as if …
10/29/2022 water R, v-drive 81, 1:50-3:30Wind: 5mph from NEOC: 6+/7 More shallow than ever before!Deep Rocky Banks, new exposed islands, 1N closed off by RangersVibrating shimmering in the distanceExposed bare branches with some remaining oranges, spots of yellow and evergreensOccasional puff floats pastSoftly chirping crickets from the banksConstant, gentle breeze sparkling the leavesFew turtles out …
9/29/2022 water L, uv82, 4:00-5:50 Wind: 10mph from EOC: 6 Cool windy fall dayGoldenrods surround, yellows with slight hints of orange emerging in the trees, rose grassesWater more shallow than ever: deep in the water with high rocky banks, bridges above at higher heights, picking up and carrying board more than a couple times (1N …
8/28/22, GV, water R, uv82, 4:15-6:00pm Wind: 8mph from SOC: 7+/8 (below the choppy surface) Geometric wind chopped waterWater sparkling brilliantly into the WestGentle backdrop of cricketsTurtles slide from banks and rocks with passingEver sweet wheat scent in 4SEKingfisher machine guns pastMetallic dragonfly dronesOccasional leaf drops and slides onto waterLounging turtle headsLowering water line: deeper …
8/20/2022 water L, vdr81, 9:15-11:00 Wind: 3-5mph from SOC: 7 Sun opaqued by hazy summerSilvery shimmers with golden sparklesCrickets ringing gently, bird chirps and sonsLovely sweet herbal scentSole slender bird floats serenelyOccasional leaf drops soft to slide on the water surfaceGoose feathers pushed to attention along the banks of 3 islandCicadas starting to ramp up …
8/18/2022, GV, water R, uv82, 9:30-11:10am Wind: 2mph from SWOC: 7 Sun gleaming in water with smeared cloudsRhythmic chorus of cicadas in the backdrop of high chimed cricketsWater in 4 coated with goose feathers and melting puffy downConcentric circles from turtle bubbles and head popsShadowed paddlefishCopper coated dragonfly surveys the waterMy curious kookaburra keeps ahead …