It was a wet morning as we headed to Covehead and nearby Tracadie Beach on the north coast of the island, east of home. We were meeting our Australian friends, Frank and Helen* there. We were lucky the rain stopped but the sky was spectacular, overcast with shades of blue. It was a picture perfect day!
At Tracadie, the remains of a 19th century fishing wharf spread across the sand,
the pylons weathered but still surprisingly strong despite their age.
The dunes in the distance protect the area against the ravages of a stormy sea.
Like last year when we visited, a Bald Eagle was atop the tallest dune, surveying his domain. We suspect eagles nest nearby.
Later, at our favourite picnic area near Bubbling Springs, we had a leisurely lunch before we stopped by the lighthouse at Covehead. There we walked past the lighthouse onto the beach and under the nearby overpass.
Across the inlet, a flock of Double-crested Cormorants congregated. It always amazes me how tattered the birds can be, yet they manage to fly so well. I wonder how the most tattered ones do during their migration south which will begin soon?
Our walks this week included the Confederation Trail with Daisy, the golden grand-dog, before she went home. We spotted this old building, nestled into the countryside.
It may collapse from the snow this coming winter. What stories can the old place tell?
I was lucky to photograph this White-throated Sparrow along the boardwalk. The Sparrows are in abundance there this time of year.
The birds, as tiny as they are, are just as interesting as the Great Blue Herons, but much harder to spot and photograph.
On our recent visit to the national park at Covehead, driving along the parkway, I counted at least 30 Great Blue Herons in Covehead Bay. It is impossible to stop there so I couldn’t photograph the beauties. However, the Heron which frequents the salt marsh along the boardwalk in Summerside was present this past week and I managed some photos again.
My favourite was taken from the bridge looking towards the marsh where the bird stealthily fished.
Another day, the Heron waved from a tree top which is a rare photo in this area.
Along the boardwalk, the trees have the look of early autumn. We will head to some of our favourite trails to see the autumn colour over the next month.
We are fortunate to be able to enjoy the beauty and variety on our island home.
*You can see Helen’s blog at http://outandabout3.blogspot.com/.
3 comments:
As usual, wonderful pictures for me to enjoy of your delightful environment. Thank you once again, and I love that waving heron!
Such a fine variety of interesting photos, including but not restricted to the waving heron. I was interested to see the divided path, and much more.
Beautiful photos, Marie. I particularly liked the old building and the stealthy heron who was fishing.
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