Posts Tagged ‘Osprey Rock’
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Beautiful spider's web catches the light at the pirate's cave at Osprey Rock.
We headed out early today towards Osprey Rock as we knew it would be sheltered a little from the wind. We anchored the boat just off the pirate’s cave and since I hadn’t been up ontop of the bluff for a while, I decided to climb up the ladder to get some photos. Just inside the cave were some beautiful spiders’ webs.
Spider's web with the ladder in the background to climb up ontop of the bluff.
What a view from the top as the water was a little churned up and showed off that amazing turquoise colour.
I took a photo of the boat anchored below me just off the cave
This beautiful ground cover with little white flowers was growing out of a small pocket of dirt in the rocks
We were in about two feet of water so it was easy to wade back to the boat
Malaika is just starting to walk and loves playing in the sand.
Here she is on the beach at South West Bluff close to Osprey Rock
Make sure you have a rental vehicle ( Scooter and Amos at Scooter Bob’s will be happy to help you out) and then you can explore the whole island which is full of unique and wonderful more remote places to see.
See you there!!
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches, car rental, cave, Osprey Rock, Pirate's cave, Scooter Bob's, South West Bluff, spider's web, web, Wild flowers
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Friday, October 16th, 2009
This beautiful pink tipped sea anemone looked like it was growing out of an old conch shell.
Another great day spent with friends on the water. As we waded to our little cay with the iguanas, I came across a pink tipped sea anemone. It appeared to be growing out of an old conch shell encrusted with marine life.
We saw many iguanas on the little cay and they were probably introduced some years ago.
The iguanas scurried away as we approached and this one was almost ready to put up a fight. He positioned himself so that he could hide in the brush under a sea grape bush if he needed to.
Three pelicans all in a row were feasting on a large school of little fish
As we anchored off the pirate’s cave and Osprey Rock, we were treated to a pelican show…………..three Brown Pelicans and their synchronized dive bombing for fish show. It was spectacular to watch as I positioned myself in the water in the hopes that they would feed close beside me.
Look at the huge stretch of this pelican's gullet.
Little fish were jumping all around as the pelicans swooped time and time again.
I love the way they skip along the water trying to get enough lift to launch into flight.
And finally, front row seats for the best view in the world and a grande finale to the day. The sun sets over Turtle Rock, and we head back to Harbour Club’s Marina.
We watched the sun go down from the waters of Taylor Bay.
A perfect ending to another Provo day filled with sun, fun, good friends and alot of laughter. We wish the same for you as you make plans to visit soon.
Marta
Tags: Anemone, Brown Pelican, Conch, conch shell, Harbour Club Marina, iguana, Iguanas, Osprey Rock, pelican, pelicans, Pirate's cave, Rock Iguanas, Sea Anemone, Turtle Rock
Posted in Animals, Beaches, Birds, Birdwatching, Conch, Flora and Fauna, Iguanas, Marinas, Places to go, Providenciales, Sunsets, Turks and Caicos Islands, Underwater | 1 Comment »
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Here we are once again floating around at Taylor Bay........those noodles are quite the invention.
We got a little later start than usual today and it was just perfect. The water was calm and made for a smooth ride as we pulled into Taylor Bay. The baby just loves being in the water here as it’s so warm. We introduced her to the soft sand and she just couldn’t get enough!
Sand and more sand everywhere as munchkin plays at the water's edge.
The sand was so soft that she just couldn’t get enough of it and as you can see, it almost covered all of her. So much sand all over and then it was time to rinse off and cool off in the late afternoon.
Rinsing off all that sand.
Yes, this was the last beer as the sun started getting lower in the sky.
- We were treated to a spectacular sunset off Osprey Rock in the distance.
Time to get onboard and head for home before dusk. We just made it in time, pulling into Harbour Club Marina just as it was getting quite dark.
Marta
Tags: beach, Beaches, Harbour Club Marina, Osprey Rock, sunset, Taylor Bay, Taylor Bay beach
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Coming home this evening we were treated to a spectacular sunset
The end of a relaxing day on the water and another island sunset. This one had some amazing cloud formations over the southern shoreline from Osprey Rock, Taylor Bay and Sapodilla Bay.
The sun dancing on the water of the canal that runs past the Marine Biology School.
We had a lovely afternoon on the water and as we turned into Harbour Club’s marina , the sun was just disappearing over Cooper Jack hills. The photo is taken just by the Marine Biology School where the canal leads off towards Turtle Lake. A great place to watch the sun go down into the ocean and perhaps see “the green flash” is at Sapodilla Bay.
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: Harbour Club Marina, island sunset, Marina, Osprey Rock, Sapodilla Bay, sunset, Taylor Bay, the green flash, Turtle Lake
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Same place but on a different day............a Southern Stingray lies partially buried in the sand
It was low tide in the shallows quite close to the beach at South West Harbour Bluff just off Osprey Rock. I’m not sure if you can see, but a Southern Stingray was lying in the sand and it was really huge.
You can see the distinct triangular shape of the stingray
Rays are fairly docile with eyes and gill slits ontop of a grey to dark brown body. A stingray eats constantly day and night and this one seemed to be resting while covered with sand. Only its eyes were exposed. As soon as I got too close (I was really careful not to agitate it) it turned and moved away.
You can see the cloud of sand in the foreground of the photo as the stingray moved away
A ray is a cartilagenous fish closely related to the shark and its natural predator is the hammerhead shark.
I hope you get a chance to see these graceful creatures as you vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Marta
http://www.diving.tc
Tags: fish, Hammerhead, Hammerhead shark, Osprey Rock, ray, shark, South West Bluff, South West Harbour Bluff, Southern Stingray, stingray
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Friday, July 10th, 2009
Here's Eva in the shallow waters off Osprey Rock with ominous black clouds rolling in
Yet again we hit a perfect day even with the thunderclouds hovering over the ocean and creating such colours in the water.
Eva got out of the water as this stingray (see the shadow?) came towards us and if you look carefully on the horizon, a water spout was forming
First we sighted the stingray and Eva quickly got up on her feet as we grabbed cameras. We were busy snapping photos of the ray when we noticed a water spout forming. Water spouts are basically a tornado that forms over water and is only the second one that I’ve ever seen.
Here's a closer view and Wow, look at the water colour due to the dark clouds
Meanwhile, the stingray was still gliding along in the shallows and I managed to get several really good photos.
The stingray was cruising along in the shallow waters by Osprey Rock
The Southern Stingray usually lies hidden under a thin dusting of sand and feeds on crabs, small fish and worms. It does have a long poisonous spine but it usually takes off at the first signs of someone getting nearer.
Look at this beauty!!
I can’t believe that we were so lucky to see and watch two incredible sights and both in one day. I can’t tell you how exciting it is to have such an abundance of subjects to photograph so make sure you have your camera ready at all times. The South West Bluff area and Osprey Rock are both full of interesting sea creatures so take a look once you’re on island.
Marta
http://www.diving.tc
Tags: beach, Beaches, Osprey Rock, South West Bluff, Southern Stingray, stingray, water spout, water tornado
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
We spent a great afternoon on and in the water to celebrate Barry's birthday today along with visiting friends from Banff.
The water today was like a bathtub and we spent hours out at Osprey Rock and stopped at Taylor Bay on the way back.
Pelicans kept dive bombing right infront of us at Osprey Rock. What a show they put on!
A beautiful sunset at the entrance to Discovery Bay canals and Harbour Club's Marina
Another beautiful day on the water spent with good friends……….you just can’t beat it!
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: Osprey Rock, pelicans, sunset, Taylor Bay
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Sunday, June 7th, 2009
A close look at shells attached to the rocks along the rocky shoreline
Yesterday’s boat trip to South West Harbour Bluff at low tide gave me an opportunity to explore the rocky shore line close to the pirates cave and Osprey Rock. I took photos of these tiny shells clinging onto the rocks but it was difficult with the water flowing over.
Beautiful shells on the rocks revealed interesting critters (check out the blue colour) that I discovered once I had put them up on my computer.
Can you pick out the small three coloured hermit crabs peeking out from the shells? These tiny crabs called Clibanarius Tricolor are found in tidal pools and on intertidal and subtidal rocks. They have blue legs with red stripes and I didn’t even notice this when I was taking the photos. These shells were very pretty and in the close up you can see the blue striped legs coming out of two of the shells.
Tidal rocks had clusters of shells and to my surprise, small tricoloured blue hermit crabs in them.
Blue legs with red stripes of the very small TriColoured Hermit Crab
More neat and interesting things that I found along the undercut shore line at low tide will be posted in days to come. There are so many wonderful things to see here in the Turks and Caicos Islands…..every time you turn around there’s something new to photograph.
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: Clibanarius Tricolor, crab, Crabs, intertidal rocks, Osprey Rock, shell, Shells, South West Harbour Bluff, subtidal rocks, Three Colour Blue Hermit crab, tidal pools, TriColour Blue Hermit Crab
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Can you see the two fishermen?
I took this photo from the boat out at SW Bluff by Osprey Rock looking towards the flats and beaches edged by the shoreline.
This is a favourite area for bonefishing with a vast expanse of flats to wade and fish.
Chrissie and Thane from Florida spent their honeymoon at Harbour Club Villas and here’s their photo of Thane and his bonefish caught right by Osprey Rock.
Nice catch.......bonefish on the line!
Thane and Chrissie were out most of the day enjoying the water, snorkeling, fishing and visiting all our favourite spots and for honeymooners…….this area is just perfect .
Love is in the air at this secluded and picturesque beach.
If you are thinking of a great honeymoon, tropical island paradise, come to Provo in the Turks and Caicos.
Cheers,
Marta
Tags: bonefish, Bonefish Point, Bonefishing, flats, Honeymoon, Osprey Rock, paradise, South West Bluff, tropical island
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