On the bright and beautiful day of May 19 I joined the Twin Rivers Paddle Club kayak and canoe trip on Blount's Creek lead by Guy Blackwell and Buster Thompson. There were about 14 participants. We launched and returned to the NC Wildlife RC dock and ramp at Blount's Creek landing.
Part way up stream the group divided into two. One group explored Sheppards Run; and the others explored Herring Run. We experienced some wonderful camaraderie and many pleasant conversations.
Along the way we saw multiple bald eagles including a male, female and juvenile in a nest. Osprey nests were so common that at one place I could see four nests at the same time.
The trip went upstream to the two creeks narrowing into a cypress swamp; and back to the beginning; for about 6 miles. Water time was about 3.5 hours. Upon returning to the landing most paddlers headed to other places. Several of us ate our picnic lunch in the grass under some shade trees by the parking lot.
