Yesterday, I went to Bush and Long Key with the biologist. leaving John here to greet the ferries and campers. We found no turtles but I got great views of the brown noddys and frigate birds there. Also I walked past many tantalizing shells; fun to see even if I had to leave behind. We plan to go with her to Loggerhead Key when we get the chance; may find some baby turtles there.
Fishing report from John: Early in the week we saw lots of small tarpon around the docks, and some people were catching them with live bait. By the time I got a chance to fish the tarpon were gone (but they say they'll be back). Yesterday I caught a Spanish mackeral from the dock. Didn't want to keep it; as soon as I threw it back a big barracuda zoomed out from under the dock and ate it. From now on I'll keep them for us. This morning I was fishing again and caught a small barracuda. I don't really want to hook these; they tend to cut off hooks and the nearest store is 70 miles away!
Otherwise keeping busy with the campground - it's totally full now. We're also helping out with minor maintenance and the bookstore.
Weather was great today. Threatened rain early, but clouds went away. Nice 10-15 mph breeze to keep the heat down.
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