Day 74 New Smyrna Beach

After a 9 hour day, covering 65+ miles,we arrived in New Smyrna Beach and tied up in the municipal marina. It was late so we had dinner and settled down to a relaxing evening. Just off our stern there was a small bush covered island no bigger than a tennis court. We watched as flock after flock of birds landed and picked their spot for the night. We saw white and brown pelicans, white egrits, black cormorants all living in harmony. There had to be several hundred birds by nightfall. The amazing thing was how quiet all of them were. We did find out from a local that if the wind was blowing our way we would have a major problem with the smell of all the do do!! He also told us that when the nesting season is in full swing the noise level is much different. I am glad we picked a good evening to visit. By the way while all this was going on on the island dolphins froliked all around us. Sorry no picture but something went wrong with the camera.