Monday, August 26, 2013

The Heads Up Family, Or, Nature Interpretive Pontoon Ride

On Friday, Aug 23, 2013, we were luck enough to gain seats at the last minute for an interpretive Nature Exploration of Presque Isle's Misery Bay and lagoons.  Our captain of the boat also was our tour guide.  He gave us history of Misery Bay and some of the War of 1812, and Oliver Hazard Perry and his role in our area. We had a full boat.  We went out into Misery Bay, saw some sites, and then proceeded back into the lagoons.  We here learned more about the way Nature landscapes the Peninsula, and also continues to do so. We were able to view some beaver dam lodges, and heard about some of the local wildlife and fauna, and also some of the invasive European invaders.  The second British Invasion!  Any way. along the way, we can to a resting site for turtles.  I have called them the Heads Up Family. And you will see why in just a few.  Also was lucky enough to catch a few photos of water Lillie's in bloom.  Sit back, and enjoy a few photos.



And here below were some people enjoying the self guided tour in their kayaks.



Perry Monument


Coast Guard and EPA doing studies of the waters

 

We got bird MOONED!


City bay front from Misery Bay 











The next group of travelers to explore










As Marlon went up stream to set up base camp, we travelers were out and upon the excursion.


Can never leave without a view from the car. Notice who is driving!


2 comments:

Cathie said...

Great pictures, Jim!! I've always loved Misery Bay and the lagoons. Never did get a professional tour, though! Lucky you!!!

Anonymous said...

Jim, Thank you for such a beautiful day on the bay. Erie has such beauty. Love you, Carol