It’s been hot and humid so my husband, the golden grand-dog and I hit the boardwalk by seven a.m. because it’s too hot later in the day. Fog in the harbour changes the appearance of the trail through the familiar location. The fog and the early hour make for an interesting walk.
From the bridge over the stream, the gazebo is shrouded in fog.
The harbour is invisible in the distance and a Song Sparrow stands on a barren twig beside the barely visible sea.
However, the animals are active and on the move.
In the stream, several moulting male Mallards are swimming around in the early morning mist.
A Sora which is visiting the area,
isn’t among the bulrushes this morning but its location in the fog doesn’t result in a great photo either.
The Red Squirrels are active this morning, playful really as they chase each other around the trees.
Three woodpeckers punctuate the misty air with their drilling around a broken tree trunk.
Everyone has the same idea when it’s hot and humid.
WoW - Thought Maybe It Was A Lightning Strike But A Woodpecker Gang - WoW
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I always love misty pictures for the feeling they create. That woodpecker scene is really good! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour pictures made me think of Brigadoon, romantic. Fortunately your home area doesn't disappear.Love the crowd of woodpeckers.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate having the birds identified. I wouldn't have id'd the sora.
ReplyDeleteI vote for the woodpeckers too!
ReplyDeletelove the lonely song Sparrow poto.. great shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful misty morning photos, I love them. Those woodpeckers do an incredible job on a tree.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of the magic and mystery of misty mornings. I expect we will have one here when dawn breaks (but it won't be hot).
ReplyDeleteLoved all of these photos - many thanks.
i enjoy the misty, foggy mornings, we have had several lately!!
ReplyDeleteyour images are pretty marie, the woodpeckers are in great focus and i "wood" have missed them had you not pointed them out!! happy friday!!
The woodpeckers have decimated that tree!
ReplyDeleteI would have enjoyed the walk...what a way to begin the day!
ReplyDeleteEarly morning walks give many opportunities for photographs.
ReplyDeleteI love a good fog! You're right: it makes everything look so different. Hot and humid here yesterday but much cooler (and wetter) this morning.
ReplyDeleteFog makes everything seem so magical. I love those squirrels playing on the tree :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a classic pose for a Song Sparrow pouring forth his song.
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ReplyDeleteI love the foggy scenes and all the birds. Great sighting of the Sora! The 3 woodies together is wonderful. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!
Those misty foggy mornings are lovely. The best time to go for a walk. And then come home in time for toast and marmalade as the sun starts to warm everything up!
ReplyDeleteThe misty images are super Marie. Always best to get out and about early in that weather, it's the same here in summer. Love to see the squirrels, so sweet 💙
ReplyDeleteohh yesI love those early mornings..it is so calm and peacful..
ReplyDeleteThe squirrels are so funny and so many!Great photo!
Also love the woodpeckers and the feeling of peace visiting your blog
I wish you and family all good and a lovely weekend!
Even in the extreme heat of earlier in the week, early coffees in the park were pleasant enough.
ReplyDeleteIt is so pleasant to get up early in the morning and go for a walk to see the ocean, the birds, to smell the fresh air...
ReplyDeleteFoggy but well worth while being out and about early. The squirrels and woodpeckers would be a delight to observe.
ReplyDeleteI like the mood to these shots.
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