Tag: plover

My “Backyard” – Pt. 2: The Beach

Published on by J. Kelland Perry37 Comments

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…

067

071
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

073

070

069

090

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.

086
Among the strands and clumps of kelp, there must be lots of yummy tidbits for them to eat.
087
Notice how some like to stand on one leg.
092
The different species get along fairly well, sharing nature’s bounty.
097
Flight!
098
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.
099
I hope you never face extinction, my precious feathered friends.
101
This one appears to have something to say about it all.
105
I love their plump little bodies…
108
…and their long beaks!

112

114
Vivian doesn’t go down to the beach unless she has company…
115
…Good thing for the beach birds!

118

“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?