Eel Point, Monday April 6

Along with the spring and some sunny days come the people.  We are seeing more people walking up Baxter road to the lighthouse in the morning and the evening.  I am seeing more people out biking and walking on the Polpis Loop bike path, too.  This morning there were 7 bikers and 6 walkers out while I cycled from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.  And when the weather is sunny, like it was yesterday, the parking lot at Sanford Farm is full, with cars parking out on the Madaket Road. 

Attempting to reach Eel Point via the Eel Point Road along Dionis was a miss.  There were so many deep puddles that we had to turn the Prius around and head over to an approach via Tristram's Landing.  What a reward for getting there,  starting with a peregrine falcon and including 2 oystercatchers, 2 great egrets,  a great blue heron and 2 more piping plovers.

The road is out to the end of the point is blocked as the tides are flooding it regularly.  So it was perfect for us as solitary hikers. Although masks are now recommended when out in public,  there was no public at Eel Point.

Tidal flooded road

Oystercatchers at the point on a sand bar

One of two piping plovers

One of two Great Egrets

High water time

Great Blue Heron flies from the marsh