This past week, we had some beautiful weather and my husband and I headed to Cavendish one day and Cabot Beach/Malpeque another. In between, we walked the boardwalk, some days between the raindrops. These minutes during a day when we immerse ourselves in nature are precious.
On the way to Cabot Beach and Malpeque we pass a wetland area where we usually stop to look for ducks.
There were a number of Green-winged Teals in the area that day.
At Cabot Beach, work by a dredger on the channel to the harbour at Malpeque allows fishing boats to travel safely to port, mere metres from the beach.
Further from the water, the sand and Marram grass make a beautiful backdrop for driftwood.
Early morning at Cavendish we encountered numerous hares, feeding and frolicking in the early morning sun.
In addition, the Osprey were newly returned to the area and their nesting platform had been damaged in their absence. The pair perched in nearby trees and eventually one landed on the old platform. I wonder where they will nest this year?
Along the boardwalk, on two consecutive days we saw the same Red Fox as it hunted. This time of year hungry kits must be fed. Before long they will be out with their mothers playing in the sun and we hope to see them one day.
Meanwhile, Black Ducks enjoy the salt marsh most days. This pair always hangs out together.
When the wind is on-shore, gulls stand along the shoreline, looking along the bay. These two Herring Gulls kept a silent vigil.
It was a wonderful nature-filled week.