Welcome to July

Somehow it's already July, and almost the fourth, which is crazy weird. The summer is flying by. I'm standing in the V.C. on this warm and sunny and gusty day, with waves rolling in higher than I've seen them yet and rocking all the little concessions boats. Should be a lovely trip back on the Queen for all of you Mott Island-ers heading out today for the fourth...

Let's run through our wildlife/nature report, which I know everybody is pretty psyched for:

Firstly, I hear there's a litter of little baby fox kits over on Mott, squirrelin' around with their mom. I have not been lucky enough to see the little buggers yet, but there have been plenty of sightings.

Secondly, the wood lilies are everywhere, and they come in these ridiculous, outrageous colors like something in a bowling alley or on a Hawaiian shirt. I had no idea that that particular shade of pink existed in nature. It's incredible. (The above photo I took on the Stoll Trail.)

Thirdly, it turns out there are leeches EVERYWHERE in Tobin Harbor. I was on a bug hunt, and every other rock I flipped over had a couple little guys clinging to it. Were you all aware?? Personally I thought they were only in the inland lakes. At least the Tobin leeches are normal-leech-size, unlike the Nessies in the inland bodies of water.

Fourthly, we've got a warty but beautiful lady moose hanging out in Snug Harbor. Check out these photos:

All in all, life is progressing very happily in Snug Harbor, with midnight hikes to Lookout Louise, cross-country adventures, successful harbor walks and evening programs all around (feel free to come check them out whenever you feel like receiving a damn good education), lots of moose sightings, and every day some new weather that has absolutely nothing to do with whatever the weatherman predicted.

This weekends marks Independence Day and a very quiet time in Rock Harbor, with half the staff dispersed to the mainland for fireworks and otherwise revelry. I hope ever-body, no matter where you celebrate this delightful holiday, enjoys the heck out of him or herself. Until next time -

Liz

Snug Harbor Reporter

(I do love that title)

P.S. I almost forgot - a few pretty pictures from sunrise off Scoville Point a few days ago:

P.P.S. And just to make you all jealous, the most delicious fish I have ever eaten (caught by Levi, cooked by Andrew and I):