It’s eighteen kilometres down and back from home to the boardwalk on bike. The ride on the Confederation Trail through part of Summerside crosses several roads before you arrive by the bay. Once there, we rode a section of the boardwalk we rarely walk. One area in particular is a favourite of Canada Geese, though ducks, crows and gulls always frequent the area. The geese have recently returned to the bay after nesting and moulting over the summer.
We had a leisurely ride along the boardwalk and stopped in various locations to take photos as we normally do when we walk there. We also stopped to talk to a friend, so an hour later when I took the same photo on our way home, the tide had receded.
We walked to our perch on the rocks along the beach near the gazebo but there weren’t any birds among the seaweeds. However, from the gazebo itself, we could see the resident Great Blue Heron, American Black Ducks and a Solitary Sandpiper. They posed nicely together.
The sandpiper looked to be admiring its reflection.
Nearby, a Greater Yellowlegs waded in the water where ripples distorted its reflection.
The heron looked like a contortionist as it twisted itself in a knot preening.
On the railing, three Blue Jays didn’t mind the humans nearby as they availed of the seeds left by a fellow traveler.
As we rode home, two Osprey called from their nest above the boardwalk. We wondered if one of these birds was the one we photographed in the tree last week. They will be headed south soon.
Two Ring-billed Gulls enjoyed the pond by the new industrial park.
The trail through the city is well maintained. We look forward to riding there when the leaves turn colour in a few weeks.
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Such a wonderful medley of our feathered friends. Loved seeing your latest photos! :-)
Hello Marie, I always enjoy seeing all the birds. My favorite are the Heron and Sandpiper. Beautiful scenery and views and photos from your bike ride.
Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy new week!
You are really doing well with bird photography of late, Marie. One can measure the seasons by some of these species.
Fine, fine bird shots. I do envy you your walks and trails along the ocean.
What a lovely place to ride. I am looking forward to your fall leave photos.
the sandpiper admiring himself is perfect. Great capture.
Sue
What a wonderful ride - and glorious birds.
So happy to read (in a previous pot) that you are back to riding your bike. What an absolutely charming outing this must have been. You are so lucky to live someplace that is so scenic.
I love the intense colour of the Blue Jays. Our birds here have very subtle colouring, almost drab sometimes, and certainly nothing so bright and cheerful as these Jays.
So many great bird photos.
Oh my goodness! Such beautiful photos. My very favorite are the blue jays! Beautiful!
Nothing like a good bike ride to get some great photos. I found it difficult to carry a camera on a bike.
A lovely area to explore.
Another lovely place to visit, riding or walking. The bird photos are amazing as always.
I'm looking forward to your visit in the fall colours!
A lovely array of birds this week.
Your variety of shorebirds there is amazing. I would need a book to keep them all straight!
What a nice ride this must have been! (I wish I was as flexible as that Blue Heron.)
What a lovely walk. And your birds are so gentle.
You are riding your bike again!! Good!
I'm riding along with you...
You were able to capture such a wide variety of birds on your ride this week. I chuckled at the thought of the bird admiring his reflection in the water.
A lovely ride with so many special birds seen.
I love the freshness of the greens in your final image. It is hard for me to imagine that in such a short space of time the view will be totally different.
Good for you to ride the bike and enjoy the lovely scenery!
Your photos are of professional quality, Mary; my favorite is the one with the three blue jays.
Your sky is clear and our full of smoke.
Coffee is on and stay safe
You don’t just ride but you observe thoroughly as you go. I tend to be more single-minded.
Your photos look like they could be post cards! Such a beautiful place and time of year! It's nice to be able to see it through your eye : )
Happy Wednesday! ♥
It looks like the tide goes out really fast; that's a big change in an hour! The blue jays are so pretty. You always get the best bird pictures.
What a lovely ride along the boardwalk, with wonderful glimpses of your feathered friends. I had to search a bit to see the sandpiper in the photo with the three birds.
oh those blue jays are so gorgeous!
breathtaking images !
the bird in the water is spectacular !!!!!!
oh these blue jays are so gorgeous
what a blessing to have all these feathery beauties around in such divinely lush island blessed are you my friend!
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