73 NM
Passing through the Haulover
Canal Bridge behind the tow, Anger Management,
and the S/V Breaking Wind brought
Quest into a “wildlife heaven”. The Haulover Canal is infested with wonderful
creatures. Dan spied several Manatees as we crept through this
narrow passageway. We also saw numerous
screeching Ospreys, darting Kingfishers, Pelicans, Herons, the
ever present Cormorants and lively Dolphin. We were like kids in a candy store, running
all around Quest, snapping photos, calling out sightings of new species and
just plain ogling at everything. That
Dan Querrey sure knows how to put on a good tour!
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| ANGER MANAGEMENT AND BREAKING WIND LEAD THE WAY |
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| IDLE PELICANS HEED THE SIGN |
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| OSPREY |
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| CAN YOU SEE THE MANATEE BREAKING THE WATER? |
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| A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MANATEE |
Upon further investigation I discovered that this area is
home to amazing, single-cell plankton called Dinoflagellales that creates a
nighttime bioluminescent effect. Kayak tours can be arranged
and this will surely be on our list for another time.
As we neared our destination in Sebastian we were gifted
with a spectacular dolphin show. They
surrounded the Quest, swam at the bow, cavorted in our wake and even splashed
Charlene. What clowns they are!
In 1715, somewhere near Sebastian, several Spanish ships loaded
with valuable treasure went down. To
this day only a small portion of this booty has been recovered. Hmmmm, sounds like some mighty fine pickin’s
in these here parts!
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| WHITE PELICANS IN FORMATION |
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