Eye candy
Been and paddled. 3 h 9 min; 10.04 km; 1042 kcal according to spy app.Saw an eagle, for the second time in this fjord. Is it a young couple trying to establish itself in a new location? If so – that’d be totally awesome.
Saw herons and swans in a large number. Saw as well the couple with 2 cygnets, that I’ve followed since they were newly hatched in the end of July. They are growing contour feathers now and changing from grey-brown to white.
Turned the corner of Jönsborg and saw 2 roe deer: they stood still for a while – two beautiful silhouettes against the grey skies – and then disappeared behind the top of the hill delicately moving their thin legs, like ballerinas on pointes.
And on the other side – the absolute joy and the meaning of the tour: a seal was lying leisurely in the middle of the sea. Enjoying the mild weather of +5 C, almost no wind, some drizzle and light fog. Lying on a flat stone covered with water due to high tide. Like walking on water, but cooler. Stopped paddling and dug up my phone. It didn’t mind. Was drifting towards it with elements, it didn't mind. Took a few pictures, it didn’t mind. Didn’t want to disturb and kept myself at a reasonable distance. The first seal for four weeks.
Didn’t see any sea stars today... well, high tide. Another eye candy to look forward to.