Middle Islands – July 18, 2022

Egrets foraging at Ram Island

It was foggy morning, so I decided to stay close to home and paddle around the islands in the middle of Point Judith Pond.

Point Judith Pond has three large islands – Great Island, Harbor Island and Ram Island. According to the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Hazard family of Peace Dale once owned Harbor Island and Ram Island. Great Island and Harbor Island (Foddering Place) have now been developed and are full of summer cottages. Ram Island is apparently owned by the Audubon Society, which is why it remains undeveloped - hopefully it will stay that way.

Sea gulls and herons were out too

Ram Island is the largest of a series of islands across the middle of Point Judith Pond including Jonathan Island, Beach Island, Gardner Island and Plato Island. Ram Island is posted no trespassing. Jonathan Island and Plato Island have houses on them. Beach Island is the best place to stop for lunch.

There was pea soup fog as I headed over to Jonathan Island. With the tide going out, egrets were foraging in the shore of Jonathan Island and Ram Island. The wind was blowing small rollers as I paddled past Beach Island and Gardener Island. I paddled up the west side of the Point Judith Pond past the oyster farms before crossing over to Pine Tree Point and heading back to the cottage.

Middle Islands in the background

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