First Eastern Shore paddle of the season!

Along with the first tree buds and the return of osprey to the Chesapeake Bay, a day spent paddling is one of the first signs of spring. It got into the 60s yesterday on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, so we tossed our kayaks on the car and headed to the wharf. Our friend Jim was there waiting and together we paddled out Onancock Creek for a beautiful afternoon.

The water was smooth as glass and we were the only boaters out there. All was quiet, save for all the birds! You see so many more in winter than summer: geese, mallards, great blue heron, mergansers, and a very surprised loon that popped up next to Jim's boat!

Canada Geese on Onancock Creek, VA

Later, we warmed up around a fire in the backyard. Good times. Go to www.BurnhamVirginia.com to read more about paddling in Virginia.

Watch a video on paddling Tangier Island.