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Indian River Lagoon Joy for the Holidays

Fisherman in fog, Vero

This past week, Ed and I took “Finito” from Stuart to anchor-out in Melbourne in the Indian River Lagoon. From foggy to bright blue skies, to hundreds of diving sea birds and thousands of bobbing ducks, this area once plagued by some of the worst algae blooms and loss of wildlife appears to be recovering. But good days during winter are not enough and we did not see one manatee. There is a long way to go and all is contingent on the state really getting on top of water quality issues which I plan to write a lot more about next year.

Today, as we approach Christmas, I share to inspire joy. Ed and I are wishing everyone hope, peace, and joy for the holidays along the Indian River Lagoon and everywhere!

A misty morning in Vero
Beautiful sails approaching Jensen
Sunset with Luna, Melbourne
Approaching the beautiful waters of Ft. Pierce
Blue heron Crane Creek, Melbourne
Cobb’s General Store, since 188!, Ft. Pierce
Port of Ft. Pierce
Crane Creek old and new, Melbourne
“No pedestrians allowed?” Isn’t this a sidewalk?  Near Melbourne Harbour Marina
Sign on door read “No dogs allowed,” Luna seemed miffed!  Melbourne Harbor Marina 🙂
Cormorants on the Melbourne Causeway Bridge
Man fishing with wood storks nearby, Eau Gallie
Adorable ducks, Eau Gallie River
Strange looking drone in Eau Gallie River!
Sailboats south of Ft. Pierce
Pelicans fishing at sunset, Ft. Pierce

Funny little crab amongst thousands of minnows being chased by Lookdowns – a fish I’d never heard of.  Ft Pierce City Marina

Home of artist Bean Backus, Ave. C Ft. Pierce

Brightline is a new, colorful addition to in the area, and a controversial one too

Ed in front of Sunrise Theatre, Ft. Pierce
Beached sailboat mouth of Banana River and northern IRL
Banana River very interesting to finally see
Osprey nest, St. Lucie River
Going home. Melbourne to Stuart
There were thousands of bobbing little black and white ducks, Melbourne Causeway
The joy of a spectacular sunset, Melbourne, IRL

Luna goes for a ride!

Okee looks on wishing she were a dog

Bottlenosed dolphins were jumping on both sides of “Finito” south of Ft. Pierce! An incredible way to head home! I am sure they were saying: “Happy Holidays and thanks for protecting the IRL!”