the waterman tends his crab pots daily

harvesting and re-baiting

gliding over still waters close to the marsh

living a solitary life on the water

the paddle boarders are up for a day of fun

meandering along Turville Creek

watching the ospreys fishing

hoping to spot a dolphin in the bay

they paddle towards Herring Creek

lined with rich green marsh

the waterman speeds towards them

tending to his pots laid close to the edge 

he pauses to chat with the paddle boarders

commercial and leisure activities overlap

all sustainable and no threat to the marsh

when carefully managed and executed respectfully

the waterman moves on to his next crab pot

paddle boarders wander aimlessly along the creek

ospreys are busy nest building

the marsh is happy and smiling