Chincoteague Sunset Boat Tour

The dock at Daisey's Boat Tours. We were hoping to see some dolphins, birds
and some of the Assateague wild horses while on our tour.

Our Captain, Nate, was awesome. Having lived on Chincoteague Island all his life,
he knew more about the area and the waterways than most other residents.

Smile for the camera!

Robby was the self-designated 'lookout' and announced
every bouy, so the Captain wouldn't hit them.

A small pod of dolphins were playing just south of the island.
Dolphins are not easy to photograph.

Such a beautiful sunset

A bald eagle sunning its wings, after a day of hunting

in the Chincoteague/Assateague channel.

Robby looking cute.

Hannah looking cute too.

Captain Nate telling us about the wild horses of Assateague.

Another great shot of the sunset. Both captains said it was
one of the best sunsets they had seen in many months.

Another boat captain told us they had heard that there was a new foal on the north side of the channel. 
We high-tailied it up there and spotted the two week old foal, with it's parents.

Captain Nate looking through the Assateague horse book to determine

which horses were the parents of the new unnamed foal.

The mother Scotty ET, unnamed foal, and Copper Moose the father.
Most foals are born in the Spring, and sold off at the Fireman's auction to keep
the pony population under control. This lucky mare had her foal in early
September, so it will be allowed to stay on the island forever.

Hannah learning how to steer the boat.

Captain Nate let Robby drive the boat as we headed in.