Megan was still recovering from jet lag and we were all perfectly happy to just chill.
We did take a short paddle in the kayaks. We can drop off the pier in the back yard.
We had hoped to see dolphin or manatee but we did not. The water is low, warm and a bit stagnant and probably not as appealing to them. We did see quite a bit of water fowl.
GREAT EGRET
The elegant Great Egret is a dazzling sight in many a North American wetland. Slightly smaller and more svelte than a Great Blue Heron, these are still large birds with impressive wingspans. They hunt in classic heron fashion, standing immobile or wading through wetlands to capture fish with a deadly jab of their yellow bill. Great Egrets were hunted nearly to extinction for their plumes in the late nineteenth century, sparking conservation movements and some of the first laws to protect birds. 
I LOVE TO WATCH THESE GUYS DIVE UNDER THE WATER AND COME UP AT SOME RANDOM SPOT.
DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS
The gangly Double-crested Cormorant is a prehistoric-looking, matte-black fishing bird with yellow-orange facial skin. Though they look like a combination of a goose and a loon, they are relatives of frigatebirds and boobies and are a common sight around fresh and salt water across North America—perhaps attracting the most attention when they stand on docks, rocky islands, and channel markers, their wings spread out to dry. These solid, heavy-boned birds are experts at diving to catch small fish.
We had a great paddle. The bigger water coming off the canals is nicer this time of year. It is also a bit cooler when you get into the more open spaces.
MISS MEGAN HEADING BACK TO THE CANAL THAT LEADS TO THE HOUSE
THE HOUSE FROM THE RIVER
We made it back just before a good soaking storm hit. We spent the rest of the evening reading and watching the Olympics.
Another great day in this thing we call life.
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