It’s mating season for the Horseshoe Crabs at Hemenway Landing. You could see a lot of them along the edge of the water. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
“The crabs live in the ocean year-round but come ashore like clockwork every year between the May and June full moons to mate and lay eggs.” The ones that I saw looked pretty old with lots of seaweed and barnacles growing on their shells.
This Seagull was enjoying his little respite on the empty mooring at Hemenway Landing. Pretty soon the fisherman would be back to claim his mooring and the Seagull would have to give up his perfect spot.
Yesterday was the day for these two fishermen to load up their oyster cages and bring them out to the waters of Nauset Marsh. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
We couldn’t believe how many cages they could load into their boat. Wow! So much hard work for these dedicated fishermen on such a cold and windy day.
You know it’s almost summer when they put the kayak/canoe racks back out at Hemenway Landing. Pretty soon they will be filled with lots of colorful kayaks and canoes waiting to be taken for a ride by excited boaters! Such fun and such a beautiful place to go for a paddle.
