Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Time: 9 am
Location: 6 Mile Landing - West side of A1A just south of Ponte Vedra.
Difficulty: Moderate if there are winds, Easy if there is no wind.
Length:: 2-4 hours
Leader: Lisa Beardsley
Gear: Be sure to have your Coast Guard regulated PFD and whistle. Also bring plenty of fluids, lunch, sun screen, bug spray and don't forget a hat and for this trip, your binnoculars.
SITE FACTS/INFORMATION:
The Guana River begins north of the National Estuarine Research Preserve in Ponte Vedra Beach and flows south to join the Tolomato River. In 1957, an earthen dam was constructed across the Guana River creating the largest wetland area in the preserve. Called Lake Ponte Vedra, this wetland is approximately 2,400 acres, and provides both open water and marsh habitats. This shallow lagoonal lake extends 10 miles north from the dam.
Hopefully we will see tons of birds here. Last time I was here I could not see any grass through the birds. I even saw some endangered white pelicans! Hopefully, it was not just a lucky day. I am told this area has tons of alligators, but I saw none on my last trip (although, I cannot accurately say how many alligators saw me). Depending on water levels (it's a new moon) and wind, we will determine what we are going to do when we get there....
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See you on the water!
2 comments:
Lisa - This sounds like a great trip. Unfortunately Harold and Hope will not be able to go. Have a great day on the water.
Don't worry, Hope and Harold -- we will do another trip here as it is a nice place and very close to home.
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