Our weather has been warmer the past week, and we had several days without strong winds. Pleasant winter days enabled us to be enjoy the outdoors on our daily walks. The lengthening days are a sure sign that spring is nigh as well.
Every day, I take a photo of the mouth of the stream and the bay as seen from the gazebo. This was the scene on Feb. 14/26.
While it was warmer last week, it is nothing like the same day two years ago. In 2024, the bay was free of ice. It will be a few weeks before the bay opens up this year.
We walked in the sun a few days last week. Exposed ice surfaces shone brightly too.
The area of the bench which I also photograph every day, had a different look on a sunny day.
This was that setting on Saturday when it was snowing.
While we’ve seen tracks of snowshoe hares, we haven’t been fortunate enough to see them yet this year. However, a Ruffed Grouse is around again. We feared the Bald Eagles had found it.
We haven’t spotted the resident Bald Eagles recently but we drove to the area of the Confederation Bridge last week and spotted this beauty along the way. It was surveying the banks of a river where ducks were gathered.
Finally this week, this is the Confederation Bridge which links Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada.
The ice moves with the tide but the bridge can withstand the onslaught. To me, this is a beautiful structure, not esthetically as much as its significance.
The bridge creates a physical link to the rest of Canada for islanders. Transportation to and from the island is mere minutes over the almost thirteen kilometres of bridge. To a person originally from an island which will never have a fixed link, I appreciate the freedom this bridge represents. A thing of beauty.
Have a great week.
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The Confederation Bridge is a marvel!
Nice spots to observe and compare natures changes/differences on your island.
Such a great idea to take pictures to have comparisons from year to year. That bridge is stunning and I always enjoy seeing photos of the eagles since I've never seen one. Thanks Marie
Lovely Same Location Different Perspective Photos - You Always Captures Such Delightful Wildlife Shots As Well - I Am Missing The Grand Dog But Appreciating The Update
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You had me at the sun on the ice, Marie...and then the bench...and then the bald eagle...and then the bridge. OMG. It sometimes feels like you're in a totally different world, away from civilization! Thank you for "showing it off" like you do!
The point has never dawned in this way -- that you have lived in the two island provinces. Glad this one has a fixed link. Do Islanders also have to pay the heavy toll?
I was happy when that bridge went up, having ridden the ferry to visit your beautiful island more than once. Nice shot of it, too. It is really interesting the differences in the ice/open water depending on, I guess, January temperatures. We have layers of ice and snow here, enough that the roof shovellers are arriving on Wednesday to take the load off. JG says he regrets that we did not build it with a stronger beam.
Good to see bird life in the freezing cold Winter. That bridge looks like a major structure, I like it's pattern in the photo, have a great week and stay warm.
Beautiful scenery and photos. I love the Grouse and Eagle too.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
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