Blue Heron Bridge Trolls

[blackvans1234]

Did the Force-E night dive with 3 friends.
Dive went okay, this was my second time at BHB, and our navigation was pretty poor. We ended up not seeing much, considering what BHB contains. It was a wonderful way to work on my buoyancy/task loading with a VERY annoying reel, and my mask flooding.
My buddies were nice, but a little inattentive. I was flailing my light for a good 20 seconds as a eagle ray swam by.
We all saw a sting ray, which was kool to see.

I got to see ScubaJim!
:cool2:

we went east (I wanted to go west), and never really got to the area where the good stuff is (or should be, Ive only been to the west half)

It was a pretty disappointing dive.
However I think that is my first time seeing a manta ray in person. What is the purpose of their long tails?



PS- I was totally prepared to spot octopus's and maybe even seahorses, but we didnt even get to any decent area that they live in. Mostly swam over sand
BLEH!
/rant

 

[sotgecho]

I am pretty sure that you did not see a manta ray at the BHB.

Most likely it was a Spotted Eagle Ray. They are very cool and glide through the water with such grace.

Check it Spotted eagle ray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Next time you are up this way send a PM if you need a buddy.

 

[jet126]

I was also at the night dive tonight. I should know by now to expect the unexpected at Blue Heron Bridge. KP's first BHB night dive and we saw a 6-8 ft. nurse shark. Current too strong and so taken by surprise there are no photos. But awesome. He flew right past us on his way somewhere north. My heart is still pounding!

 

[blackvans1234]

I am pretty sure that you did not see a manta ray at the BHB.

Most likely it was a Spotted Eagle Ray. They are very cool and glide through the water with such grace.

Check it Spotted eagle ray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Next time you are up this way send a PM if you need a buddy.

Eagle ray is what it was, good call

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

PS- I was totally prepared to spot octopus's and maybe even seahorses, but we didnt even get to any decent area that they live in. Mostly swam over sand
BLEH!
/rant

Go slow. Lots of stuff to see in the sand. Yes, even seahorses

 

[scubajim 1]

Had a great dive at the bridge last night, and it was good to see bv doing a night dive....lots of great wildlife and even saw my first Key Worm Eel...seems no matter how often I dive the bridge it still gives me a brand new gift each time. Saw lots of squid and a jet but no moon jellies.

 

[jet126]

Go slow. Lots of stuff to see in the sand. Yes, even seahorses

Seahorse in the sand today ...

 

[Splitlip]

Seahorse in the sand today ...

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Wow! First for me. (bottom)

 

[Splitlip]

BV. The Bridge is a "Macro" site for the most part. (sharks, Rays, Manatees aside) take it slow. I really only use it for equipment and weight checks, but always a treat.

 

[ocdiver1]

roughly where did you see him? i was looking high and low for seahorses today, but am going back to try again tomorrow