*This is my last instalment of Summer Memories, previously shared on September 15, 2014.
As the last tranquil days of summer disappear, I am drawn to the warmth of the sandy beaches that encircle Perry’s Point.
For a few moments, I can almost forget colder days are approaching…
This stretch of sand is begging for bare feet.
“To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower,
hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.”
~ William Blake
It’s good to see that the beach birds are still around.
The sandpipers and plovers seem to be in no hurry to wing their way south for the winter.
Among the strands and clumps of kelp, there must be lots of yummy tidbits for them to eat.
Notice how some like to stand on one leg.
The different species get along fairly well, sharing Nature’s bounty.
Flight!
Due to global warming, many species of birds in North America are dwindling in numbers, and the numbers on protected and endangered lists are increasing.
I hope you never face extinction, my precious feathered friends.
This one appears to have something to say about it all.
I love their plump little bodies…
…and their long beaks!
Vivian doesn’t go down to the beach unless she has company…
Good thing for the beach birds!
“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” ~ Charles Darwin
Thank you for stopping by to enjoy the beach with me, and Summer’s last hurrah. 🙂
Has Fall arrived where you live?
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Vivian owned the beach–that is abundantly clear! 😻 The boys are indoors only?
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Yes they are indoors only. We didn’t want to have to deal with the scrapes and such that Viv got into. Plus Gordie was a runaway/stray so we didn’t want to risk that happening again!
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Awww, sweet Vivian!
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Our little guardian angel! ❤️
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Oh Vivian! How lovely to see her. The sea birds are delightful. No sign of fall here at all. Enjoy what’s left of the summer. Awesome photos!! xo
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Vivian is still very much missed, but the two scallawags we have now help a lot. Thanks, Darlene, I’m glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂
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Hi Jennifer! I hope you are doing well. These pictures really depict late summer. I loved the one begging me to go barefoot. We were just at the beach over the weekend and now I long to see the ocean again. Fall is approaching but it’s still warm here.
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Nice to see you visiting again, Barbara! There’s nothing quite like a visit to the beach, is there? And I love the ocean. We have cool days and warm days now, but it won’t be long changing to all cold days around here. Newfoundland summers are short and sweet. ☀️
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