This morning we took a kayak trip from Sewell Point Park down to Bird Island to see if any birds were nesting on this protected island. What a difference a month makes! Last time we paddled by, there were very few waterbirds in the trees. This time it was loaded with brown pelicans, wood storks, cormorants, ibis, egrets, and even a few roseate spoonbills. Last year there were more spoonbills than any other nesting bird, but this year the storks have taken precedence.
It was fun floating just outside the warning signs (no landing allowed so as not to disturb the birds) and watching the many different species flying in with nesting material. We could tell that there aren't any babies hatched yet, because it wasn't as noisy as it was last April when all juveniles were yelling out for their parents to feed them.
As an added bonus, the water was really clear with the incoming tide, so we could see the bottom. What makes this tiny island perfect for the birds is that it is so shallow around it, that it is difficult for boats to get near it without running aground.
If we are lucky with the weather, we will head down again in a few weeks to see how the flocks are doing. It is great to see all this birding activity!
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