We walked in the rain this past weekend, such a lovely change after a week of blistering heat. Everything needed rain, including us. It cooled off yesterday and was much more comfortable.
The heat keeps my husband and me close to home but the boardwalk has been our refuge in the cooler early mornings. Sometimes the salt marsh looks deserted when we arrive at the gazebo but if you watch quietly, the marsh comes to life.
One morning a few Black Ducks were feeding in the marsh but nothing else was obvious.
Camera ready, I watched as a Great Blue Heron came out of the bulrushes
and proceeded to fish in the marsh. I always enjoy those birds.
Nearby, a Yellowlegs had dropped by on its way south and bobbed around the marsh, feeding occasionally.
A juvenile Robin fed in the sand along the perimeter of the marsh.
A juvenile Starling did the same.
A Mourning Dove, calling from nearby was easy to spot.
Not so the Sparrow because of its tiny size and colouring.
A Crow waded in the stream looking for morsels
while along the shoreline a young Herring Gull look pleased with itself for the discovery of the shell.
I watched as the bird took flight and high above the beach, dropped the shell, breaking it.
The plants along the boardwalk are growing well and many are overhead, like this Queen Anne’s Lace which is about three metres high.
In another area of the boardwalk, the city installed three hammocks.
These swingers are popular with residents and tourists alike, many stopping to relax and catch the view. The same area is a great place to meet friends for a chat too.
While we were there, one of the resident Great Blue Herons took flight from its fishing spot in Bedeque Bay.
Another day, a Heron entertained some Gulls on a nearby sandbar.
I couldn’t check on the Sapsuckers this past week until Saturday. A day care program was using the area where the nest was located. By Saturday, when I could check, a young bird was calling and looking out of the nest.
Finally this week, my husband and I have been free cycling some items through a local Facebook page. Canning jars, a bread-maker, a coffee pot and pods and a new cannister set all found new homes. They were picked up within minutes of posting about them. The gardening corner of the garage is next.
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My favourite photo is the sapsucker in the nest!
As usual, your posts bring endless delight to me as I read and contemplate your environment. Thank you so much for the great pictures and commentary.
I love the grace of great blue herons in flight. And takeoff.
Those Adirondack chairs look very inviting. Sometimes around here people call them Muskoka chairs for an Ontario flavour.
Keep Recycling And Another Post Of Gorgeous Photos
Stay Strong ,
Cheers
A winding path through morning mist,
Where reeds and ripples coexist—
A muskrat scurries, herons land,
All shaped by nature’s gentle hand.
The blackbirds sing with crimson pride,
A crow and hawk watch from the side.
While gulls patrol the meeting tide,
The grasses bend, the currents glide.
In quiet chairs by bay so wide,
The world slows down, the heart feels right.
Marie, your lens, with quiet grace,
Reveals the soul of this sweet place.
John 😊
Hello Marie :)
What a wonderful series of bird captures. Your early morning walks really pay off with delightful nature images.
All the best
Sonjia.
Marie , I forgot to mention the hammocks which is an inspirational idea by the city, and the chairs also look inviting to view the sea, right to the horizon.
Lovely sparkling backlit serene water views! Free Cycling is a good feeling. I prefer to donate over long hours & work, making peanuts at a garage sale with bargaining strangers.
Hello Marie,
I enjoyed all your bird photos. Some of my favorites are of the herons. The hammock and the chairs look nice, for relaxing and enjoying the view. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
awesome captures of our feathered friends. loved the juvenile robin, and the heron coming into sight with such curiosity. we have been staying pretty close to home as well, even with the pool, the humidity has been intense. and we have been getting a lot of rain and off and on showers. i love hammocks/swingers...they always remind me of relaxation!!
Nice selection of birds you've been seeing.
Nice capture of the heron. Lots of nice photos, Marie and thanks for sharing.
So sorry about the heat but your early morning forays to the boardwalk have been just wonderful for us to join you virtually. Wonderful wildlife.
That is the tallest Queen Anne’s Lace I have ever seen!
I like what you say that sometimes it feels deserted. Then if you look there's lots going on. Be patient.
Such lovely photos, Marie. I love watching Great Blue Herons pick their way so elegantly along a shore. We could do with some rain here - it's not too hot, but it's very dry.
A wonderful collection of birds. It's remarkable what will come out of the bushes if you just sit and wait.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
The hammock looks like the perfect spot to rest, just needs a nice big tree next to it.
Lovely to see your wildlife much of them very different to our local island. Love the hammocks and seats. A nice touch. B x
The hammock looks nice, but a nice shade tree would have made it even more inviting. The trouble with chairs like the ones shown here is not getting into them, but getting out of them !
Lot of birds.
Marie always enjoy taking a walk with you and seeing all your nature scenes. Glad to read that you were able to find new homes for your variety of appliances. Hope you meet with the same success in your gardening corner. Have a delightful weekend.
Your posts are beautiful! I love the last photo.
Such a beautiful walk Marie. I love the Blue Heron!! Glad it cooled off a little.
I imagine it's much cooler there than here right now. The chairs and hammock are so inviting!
Love that last picture! I too would have both chairs and a hammock overlooking the water!
Beautiful blog
Totally get needing that rain after crazy heat. It's so nice when things cool down. Sounds like you had a super chill time, and seeing all those birds like the Great Blue Heron and the Yellowlegs is awesome. And those hammocks sound like fun.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a blue heron. They’re so graceful and majestic. I really enjoy your photos every week.
Hello Marie, I absolutely love this entire stunning series of captures! Thank you so much for sharing.
Love this, John. Thank you, my friend. You have a way with words.
Beautiful set of bird photos and good to see that there is somewhere to rest along the way. Thanks for your visit appreciated. Take care, Diane
Ese camino mojado se ve precioso. las sillas frente al mar invita a sentarse y disfrutar de la buena vista del mar.
Que tengas una buena semana.
Translated: That wet road looks beautiful. The chairs facing the sea invite you to sit and enjoy the beautiful view.
Have a great week.
Beautiful photos of a beautiful spot. It took me a bit to figure out where it was. I live on the coast of Massachusetts, USA. For a moment I thought it was someplace in northern coastal Maine.
The installation of the hammocks is a wonderful idea!! I would stop right there and enjoy the view.
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