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Chincoteague Island
October 9, 2009
With the taste of the Transquaking River's brackish salt spray still fresh on their lips, Chesapeake Semester students crossed the Delmarva Peninsula to the Atlantic to explore the saltwater wetlands of Chincoteague Island, VA. Students take to bike, to foot, and to kayak to explore this unique barrier island and its diverse ecology.
Click to enlarge photos by Mike Hardesty '05.
Laura Lazenby '11 cruising.
With the cool ocean breeze in their hair and a critical eye, Chesapeake Semester women set out on the island for the elusive "cuttiest pony ever." Destiny Child's "Independent Women" could be heard in the background...
A stroll on the beach to find shells, crabs, mermaid's purses, and other tidbits from Mother Nature.
Laura Carman '12 always intrigued by science, takes a closer look at Ocypode quadrate (Atlantic ghost crab.)
The whole gang. (Minus Liz Seidel, taking the picture.)
Back to the hotel to freshen up before a sunset kayaking tour!
An oyster catcher out for an evening of oysters on the half shell.
Down at the water's edge, Steve, the evening's kayaking guide, assists students into the water.
Brittany Hulbert '11 and Laura Lazenby '11 dominate the two-person kayak.
This bird has been busy.
Students cruise close to the protected shoreline to chance an eagle in the trees or a pony along the shore.
John and Liz Seidel.
Danielle Bellezza '11 stops to capture a Blue Heron on film.
Students arrive back safe to the launch just as the sun begins to set.