Exploring Sandy Point

I got off work in time today to spend the last few remaining hours of daylight at Sandy Point State Park. The park is about a mile downstream from us by water, but about 5 miles by road. Just above the Bay Bridge is a stretch of naturally sandy beaches and marshes that was made into a state park in the 1950s. There are a few hiking trails there, but I chose to explore around the edge of the water. The going was easy until I reached the marshy areas where I had to make my own paths and create bridges out of driftwood planks to get across stretches of backwater. If I'd fallen in and got Dianne's camera wet, I would've been in big trouble! There wasn't another soul around today and I enjoyed the solitude. The only wildlife I encountered was ducks - mostly Coots, Mallards, and Buffleheads - and of course Seagulls. I spooked something out of one of the marshes that I was hoping was an otter, but I didn't get a look at it. I was surprised by the number of big cargo ships moving up and down the Bay today. Sandy Point State Park is apparently very busy in warmer weather. There's a marine police and rescue station there along with a huge boat launching area.