We left the excellent marina in Matagorda and returned to Palacios. First we went up the Colorado river for several miles. Lots and lots of birds feeding in the shallows along the bank. Also fish camps from delapidated trailers on poles to fancy houses. In common, a floating dock and most has big lights to shine over the water to attract insects to attract fish.
In a first for this trip we saw two snakes in the water. First one we couldn't examine because we were getting out of the way of a Barge and Tug. Second one is a diamond back water snake.
The forecast wind of 10-15 knots and slightly choppy in the bay forecast was off. Winds of greater than 20 knots (confirmed by a tug captain) make it a very rough ride across tres palacios bay. Tomorrow a road trip to Port Mansfield, Texas.
One of the big tugs comes into the marina for a while.
Bird on the moorings for tugs and barges. These moorings are set out so the barges can be rearranged and to wait out weather.
Birds along the river.
Diamond back water snake. Very pretty colors and a good swimmer.
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