It is a small point of land projecting into Malpeque Bay on the north shore of Prince Edward Island.
This day park has a lovely beach and picnic area which we visit every summer. The effects of erosion are obvious along the coastline in the park where trees hang by their roots over the bank.
My husband and I walked along the shoreline and observed the trees and other vegetation in their eroded state. They hold on to life as long as possible.
The red sandstone, once exposed, is eroded by the wave action. Sharp edges are soon made smooth as exposed pieces of sandstone litter the beach.
In some areas, the exposed soil contains shells. One wonders how long they have been caught in the soil.
Closer to the water’s edge, several species of birds are busy feeding. Least Sandpipers are small birds which can be easily missed along the shoreline if one doesn’t stop and watch for movement.
The Semipalmated Plovers are easier to identify but blend in so well too.
A larger bird, a Willet, likes this area and we see them here every year.
The picnic table above the beach gets a bit closer to the edge every year. For now, there is space to move it.
When we compare an area of shoreline from 2017 to 2022, one can see how much the bank and sandstone have eroded.
2017
2022
This park will disappear eventually, a victim of the changing climate. We will enjoy it as long as possible.
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Nice place to picnic, for now anyway. Love the birds especially. Thanks for the great shots.
That's a fine piece of driftwood too.
Wow, what a wicked shoreline. Its wild how the water can do these sort of things but yet you don't realize it till the water goes down.
The ebb and flow of nature is evident in the seashells imbedded in the bank. Some day, perhaps centuries from now this will reverse and build those lost land masses back again.
the power of the sea is amazing. I like your before and after shots.
The layers of red sandstone are wonderful for photos. Lots of depth and character.
Love the little Sandpipper too.
Sue
Clear evidence of erosion - and a great series of photographs. Thank you. I hope you can picnic there for a long time to come - and that the birds can too.
Speechless - Well Done
Cheers
I love your bird photos, especially the one of the Least Sandpiper :)
The power of nature.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. It was so interesting seeing the changes.
What a lovely spot for a picnic. Of course, I do love the photos of the various birds. They are so pretty!
Interesting to watch the bank change and dwindle.
Are you saying PEI will disappear?
Hello,
Lovely views of the park and shoreline. I has changed over the years.
I love the cute Sandpiper and Plover and the Willet. Take care, have a happy new week!
Red,
Erosion is one thing affecting this island but rising sea level is a huge risk. Its effect on this flat island would be catastrophic.
Great walk...gorgeous stretch of coastline.
Enjoy.
Thanks for the great photos.
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So interesting to compare 'then' and 'now' pictures.
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The effects of coastal erosion are dramatically illustrated in your posts, Marie. It is a fact of daily life where you live, of course. The shorebird pictures are really quite splendid. I have seen many Willets, but never in Canada.
I know I would love to visit your area! So much to love.
I know that erosion is part of the natural cycle, but it’s still too bad, especially when it is being needlessly and heedlessly accelerated.
Marie,
It is amazing to see the before an after. The erosion certainly is powerful and has caused some dramatic changes. Love the photos of the birds
your descriptions of the shoreline are almost better than the pictures, almost...but the pictures sure do tell the story!! the comparison images, seeing the dramatic erosion, wow, that shoreline will soon be gone!!
awesome captures of the shorebirds, i love the picture of the lonely picnic table, i am so happy i did not miss this post!!
Erosion is a sad, though natural phenomenon, which keeps us away from once highly enjoyed spots.
Great photos!
The tenacity of tree roots is amazing. I love all your bird inages.
Erosion's effects are so clearly evident on PEI. Those trees are hanging on for dear life!
Nature has ruthless job to do indeed
That tree lying dead on ground must have fought till its last breath
Everything erasing before the eyes will reappear in its new carnation sooner or later as they say there is no end but journey round and round
Beautiful walk! I wonder what will climate changes cause in ten years time and how will all that affect our grandchildren live?
I'm glad you're enjoying it while you can. It's always weird, and a little sad, to me whenever we see something like that where you just know it isn't going to be around for future generations.
Hi Marie, You really have a wonderful eye for what makes a great photo. That first image is just excellent. Hard to say which of these images would be my favorite ... they are all so good. Love the birds! And the shot with the picnic table … great! Thank you for sharing! John
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