Another day in Paradise

This is so incredible....

I got up early in the am and the water was like glass....  Away I went

Turville Creek

Really Beautiful Morning-It is Friday

Every day I am amazed by something

So Oscar is much better I fishing than I am

From a Distance I thought there was a parachute or a balloon...

First time I ever saw something like this.... A true Poser

I just love baby birds in their nest... Osprey are cool

Truly feeling Paradise

I'm Here in Paradise!!

Yes, near Pocomoke - O C and Assateague

YEP!... Paradise!

From the porch of the cottage this guy wants to know why I am watching him eat breakfast!

I think he is swallowing the fish!

It is very windy!

Ready Set Fish!

Ah Ha Caught Something!

hmm  yum yum!

It is almost down!

Done... I am out of here!!!

Today 5-19-2015 at Clopper Lake

Well, it was pretty nice out....Clopper Lake

I am just crusin along... nothing much

 I start getting sucked towards the potomac river overpass where it says do not enter...... and I notice a lot of trash and
something moving...   oh my

He is pretty dirty  I can't imagine what he thinks of humans

 His eyes look kinda red... usually they look golden yellow...

 He seems a little better here... sorry it is blurry

 He is probably saying "This Trash is ridiculously...even the turtles can't get around!!"

 Let's just shake this ick off my legs and I am out of here!

 "Oh, Man I feel sorry for the turtles!"

 This Turtle is okay!

Well it looks like that pile of turtles fell on each other... I got to get out of here before I get all muddy again!

 Found a nice brown and white duck

Headed back

 Another one-Green and Red- Didn't look real!!

Maps of Places Locally to Rockville you can kayak during the day-Click the Gray Links

Permits and info for WSSC Reservoir

I personally like to go to the access N.off Georgia Ave beyond New Hampshire intersection just turn right on Tridelphia.... There is easy launch plenty of parking and a picnic area with a view... good for all companions..  Over 64 you still have to get a permit, but it doesn't cost you anything and you can get it at the Brighton Dam office - if you are paying for permit online available through one of these links.  Just like DNR fishing licenses just pin it to your fishing hat with your fishing license and or your boating permits.

Locations of Launches for boats Reservoir


WSSC Rocky Gorge Reservoir


Lake Needwood Rockville  Permit works for Black Hill and Needwood combined


Clopper Lake  -Seneca Creek State Park



Black Hill Regional-Boyds just after Milestone Shopping 500+acre lake

• Park in designated areas only.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
• Buses require parking permits and are not allowed in the park on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
• Park regulations are posted and must be observed.
• Swimming, wading, ice-skating and windsurfing in or on Little Seneca Lake are prohibited.

Black Hill Park Brochure


  Boaters with a daily or seasonal boating permit are allowed to use their private boats on the lake from March 1 through December 15.. Seasonal permits may be purchased at the Visitor Center. Daily permit fees can be deposited in the fee boxes at the boat ramp or on the Route 121 Bridge pull-off area. Seasonal mooring stakes for private boats are sold at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
PLEASE NOTE: All boats must comply with Maryland State, U.S. Coast Guard and M-NCPPC regulations and standards. Use of gasoline motors is strictly prohibited; only electric motors are permitted.

1. Only battery powered electric motors are permitted.  Gasoline motors/generators are prohibited for use on the lakes, but gasoline engines do not need to be removed from boats to use the lake.
2. Sailboats with a fixed keel or mast over 18 feet are prohibited.

1. Inflatable watercraft must have at least 3 separate air chambers.

Black Hill Water Trail and interesting facts

Black Hill Regional 5-17-2015

So, I went out even though it was kind of drizzling spitting.  My partners in crime were coming from Virginia and thought it was going to Thunderstorm Sunday, so I just went on....

A bit overcast early, but...

Sunny enough for the usual sunbathers to slither out

They appeared to be fighting over the great spot on the tree

Saw a new little fisherman I had not seen before...

Like a shrunken Heron, but a yellow splotch on his head

The usual stretching to pretend he is a reed... uh duh

Then he would turn and beauty to behold!

got in the water and did some fishing!

Watch that fish go down that neck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seems simpler just spearing the fish with your nose and mouth!

Ready aim and fire!

I think he stopped and sharpened his beak!!

There was a crowd out on the water when the sun came out!!

 

It cleared up beautifully!!

 

Destroying the view with my kayak

Black Hill Regional - 5-15-2015

Well, I had a really nice afternoon paddling around more than fishing... and
it was beautiful... plus some of my old friends were hanging around fishing when they weren't flying around....

One of the few of the view... not birds

These guys were out on their favorite downed trees sunning..

Appeared to be looking for fish..... and then

Not quick enough to get the fish picture before he swallows it!
 

Closing in

 

So Picturesque