Thought I did a decent job tracking the local fauna today, although the pictures will have to wait.
Some highlights.
1) Walking out one of the breaks, I happened to notice some young gar, and shortly thereafter a trigger fish, presumably a reef trigger fish, which is to say a Humuhumunukunuku-lots-of-vowels, and a few butterfly fish. No photos - I wonder what my options are for a water camera. On the other hand, do I really think I can get better pictures that what's available on Google?
2) Crabs are camera shy. I may have some decent pictures, but no closeups. The cybershot has its limits.
3) Guide to identifying things in the surf: if it's big enough to see, and slow enough to see, it's a plant. If it is stationary, it's a rock. Fish in the shoals want nothing to do with you.
4) Barefoot in the sand, sandles in the surf. Avoid cutting your hands on the barnacles if you slip.
January 11, 2010 12:52 AM
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