It has been a windy week and the temperatures have been cool, which we enjoy. It was a busy week and we walked between the raindrops a few days. The grasses along the boardwalk bent to the wind and we held on to our hats.
The bay was busy this week as well with sailboats, pleasure boats and an occasional fishing boat.
In the salt marsh near the mouth of Bedeque Bay, two Green-winged Teals joined the regulars,
Mallards and Black Ducks. The Teals are small compared to the regulars and camouflaged in the marsh. Can you see the two Teals in the picture?
One day, I discovered a male Northern Flicker
among the trees as I watched the now former nest site of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
We spent some time at Cavendish with our friend, Helen, last week. Sadly, I had forgotten my camera’s card that morning. We did manage some photos with the cell phone, however. The Grove has the green glow these days and was the perfect place for our picnic.
It was a great day and Helen and her husband, Frank, are like family now. We hope Frank will be able to visit next year again.
A chipmunk ran up a nearby tree after lunch was over.
Along the trail, a dragonfly flitted about, stopping long enough to be photographed.
We stayed close to home with our bike riding last week due to the high winds. However, we hope to be back on the trails this week.
Despite the wind, the peonies
survived the worst of the week. The blooms are huge
and plentiful but short-lived.
This past Saturday, an airshow at nearby Slemon Park, meant we could watch the show from the front of our house. The airport was part of the Canadian Air Force Base which was established during World War 2 and closed in 1991. The airport is still in use, such as the night our first grandchild was born in distress and was airlifted to Halifax hospital within a few hours of her birth.
I took photos of the aircraft during the show.
The best photos were of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds
in their Tutor jets.
The loudest was a Hornet which flew over the house, the sound following it at a distance. It was a reminder of the sounds which many people in the world hear today and fear as the sounds of war. However, in an age when drones are used in war too, some cannot be heard apparently. Is that better?
As we watched, safe at our home on a pleasant afternoon, it was impossible not to think of others in less secure situations in various places around the world. It was a reminder of how fragile our peace can be and a thought for those suffering now.
Meanwhile, we are thankful for the peace we enjoy and the beauty around us. We will never take it for granted.
Our daughter took this photo of her husband bass fishing on Grand River last week. I wish everyone in this world such peace.
5 comments:
Such a serene post, Marie. I too wish the world was at peace, but we are fortunate to live in areas that are mostly at peace. Thank you again for the pictures and commentary.
Hello Marie,
What a lovely post, I wish everyone could feel peace too.
Wonderful collection of photos, I love the ducks and the flicker.
Awesome captures of the air show. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Some spectacular shots here -- the Snowbirds, the peonies, that cute chipmunk!
Fun watching and taking photos of the air show! I only found one of the Teals. The other two water fowl I saw look more like the Black Ducks in the other photo. The Teals really blend in.
Your Peony are so pretty! The last photo looks and "says" peaceful. This world could sure use more peace.
What great pictures of the planes in formation. I think Peonies are the prettiest flower, even prettier than Roses.
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