Across the state on the East Coast this surfer and
giant manta ray were captured by Rusty Escandell of Satellite Beach. Manta rays can grow up to 5,300 pounds with a wingspan of 29 feet. They are among the largest fish in the world, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and are found in offshore waters from 66 degrees F (19 C). For smaller rays, be sure to do the stingray shuffle - but these mantas have no sting and are sometimes called 'sea angels.'
See comments on my last post to learn about the antics of this young Thames sea pup named Freddy. He has a tag so a bit is known about him. Mary Tester of Mortlake has been keeping an eye on Freddy and took this photo near Hammersmith Bridge. But sadly he was later killed by a dog being walked off leash.
Yup, it's that time of year when the [college] hordes descend upon our beaches and party like no tomorrow - which for some may be the case as they are avoiding all COVID advice . . .
With Spring Break, the state's COVID positivity rate saw an uptick to 8.8 percent and 40 counties are in "red" high transmission areas, the White House said. 15 April 2021 data.
But by early May, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning COVID-19 vaccine passports and declared all local emergency orders related to the pandemic suspended as of Monday 3 May 2021. Admittedly the FL COVID inflection rate has dropped below 5%/1.0 R0 rate, but DeSantis was out front of the CDC guidance. Hey ho, even I have grown weary of keeping up with COVID.
New style beach tents .. and a metal detector operator in the top left.
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We are entertained with the
NERF Vortex Aero Howler
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Isn't this gorgeous - another talented friend!
and at last I finished this one ...
and made this one for UK church friends ...
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