I have a list below of memes I am joining for this week, and to save time I am doing one post for all. They are all fun memes to participate in...I hope you can join in with the fun and check out some of the participating posts. Special thanks to all the wonderful host and their memes, I hope you have some time to check them out.
Teresa's Friday's Hunt
1. Start's with S
2. Weeks Favorite
3. Smile
1. I am sharing more of our trip to Virginia Beach and a visit to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It is a gorgeous refuge and reminded me of Chincoteague NWR. There is more walking and they do not have the wildlife drive.
Above the Cardinal, Redwing Blackbird, Yellow-rump warbler, Eastern Phoebe, Horned Grebe, Gull, Northern Gannet, Brown Pelican, Cormorants.
2. One of my simple pleasures... watching the Sunrise.
For Teresa's Friday's Hunt.. also my Favorite photo for the week. My photo with the letter "S" the last Sunrise of our trip to Virginia.
3. Another simple pleasure are walks on the beach.
I am not positive but I think the gull above is the Great Black-backed Gull. It looks like it has misapplied the lipstick, LOL.
4. Walking is cheap, fun and safe acceptable exercise.
For Tex's Good Fence meme.....There is also a trail that takes you up to the beach. Check out the Shadows from the fences.
There are five or more trails, some were the boardwalk trails with pretty views of the bay.
5. An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.
I love this deserted beach, not many people around. Pretty blue skies during our whole trip.
We had fun watching the dolphins swimming back and forth while we were on the beach. I hope you enjoyed our visit the wildlife refuge. We were able to see two refuges during our Virginia trip, this Back Bay NWR and the Great Dismal NWR. I recommend visiting both if you are ever in the area. As always, thank you for visiting and for the nice comments. Have a happy new week ahead!
To see more pretty skies, fences and fantastic photos from around the world please visit the memes below. Thanks for visiting and for all the nice comments. I wish everyone a happy day and weekend ahead.
Teresa's Friday's Hunt
1. Start's with S
2. Weeks Favorite
3. Smile
1. I am sharing more of our trip to Virginia Beach and a visit to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It is a gorgeous refuge and reminded me of Chincoteague NWR. There is more walking and they do not have the wildlife drive.
Above the Cardinal, Redwing Blackbird, Yellow-rump warbler, Eastern Phoebe, Horned Grebe, Gull, Northern Gannet, Brown Pelican, Cormorants.
2. One of my simple pleasures... watching the Sunrise.
For Teresa's Friday's Hunt.. also my Favorite photo for the week. My photo with the letter "S" the last Sunrise of our trip to Virginia.
3. Another simple pleasure are walks on the beach.
I am not positive but I think the gull above is the Great Black-backed Gull. It looks like it has misapplied the lipstick, LOL.
4. Walking is cheap, fun and safe acceptable exercise.
For Tex's Good Fence meme.....There is also a trail that takes you up to the beach. Check out the Shadows from the fences.
There are five or more trails, some were the boardwalk trails with pretty views of the bay.
5. An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.
I love this deserted beach, not many people around. Pretty blue skies during our whole trip.
To see more pretty skies, fences and fantastic photos from around the world please visit the memes below. Thanks for visiting and for all the nice comments. I wish everyone a happy day and weekend ahead.
Thanks to Theresa @ The Run*A*Round Ranch for hosting Good Fences.
Thank you to Sylvia, Yogi and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday.
Thank you to Nancy the host of Random 5 Friday
Thanks also to Teresa Friday's Hunt
Hello Eileen
ReplyDeleteYet another lovely post from you with a super selection of photo's.
Sunrise's are just beautiful ...sunsets too!
I do like the fence and the walk along the boardwalk, I can imagine being there.
Hope you have a lovely Thursday
All the best Jan
Maravilhoso mosaico e lindas todas as fotos!Adorei! Lindo dia! bjs, chica
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful photos, Eileen! The sunset is so pretty. I could hang it on the wall, and that's saying something because I'm really picky with decor.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Great selection of pictures for the various memes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds and I love the sunset. How exciting to watch the dolphins from the beach!
ReplyDeletelovely soft hues of the beach. nice boardWALK, too. :) like your new header.
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen!:) Those are great fence lined walkways, with neat shadows. Lovely wild life shots, beautiful scenery, and sunrise image.:)
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen! your gorgeous photos are good for the heart as well as the eye! The ocean views and walks to see so much wildlife is a great boon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and enjoy today!
Loved the brightness in the sixth shot :)
ReplyDeletemore and more eye candy
ReplyDeleteMagnifico e belo conjunto de fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Hello Eileen, Thanks for the lovely trip to the beach. There's never a bad day that has surf, sand, sunrise, and birds.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteI am imagining the fine sea air, and sharing this walk with you! YAM xx
Very nice series of photos, Eileen. I'm looking forward to seeing the beach again early in June when I visit my sister in Huntington Beach.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great boardwalk. Sunrise on the beach is such a treat. Hope your week is going well.
Such a beautiful series, Eileen! Your posts and photos always make my day! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, So glad you get to travel to the various wildlife refuges. What a fun thing. Great snapshots! Have a wonderful day today!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful post with gorgeous pictures. I'd love t walk along the long wooden walkways.
ReplyDeleteYou made lovely mosaics of birds and nature, and the sunrise above the see is so beautiful. Always love sunrises and sunsets!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Hilde
Those boardwalks are great, and white sand, first footprints after the wave washes out, perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have gone to these wildlife sanctuaries, Eileen. I think I may have to track one down myself and go fo a road trip! ...:)JP
ReplyDeleteFabulous images and post, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteSuper scenes and snaps.
ReplyDeleteThe shadows from the fence along the boardwalk are awesome!
Have a Happy Day!
Peace :)
lovely photos. I like your comment about the gull having problems with the lipstick
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds, especially the cardinal points out, by their colors. Walk through the almost empty beach and view delfiów For me it would be a wonderful experience. Regards.
ReplyDeleteI should like to walk over that boardwalk, so beautiful the view over the sea. And again another bird I never heard of: a Redwing Blackbird, so pretty.Beautiful photos of nature as always and of course I'm also a sunrise lover.
ReplyDeleteregards, Janneke
I love those boardwalk trails that get you to places you normally can't reach!
ReplyDeleteDelightful nature shots and love the boardwalk ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you ~ ^_^
Wonderful sunrise capture!
ReplyDeleteLove that sunrise!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are out and enjoying the sights and sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I love the pretty shadow on the fence. Great catch!
Happy Weekend ahead, and enoy your day!
That must have been wonderful to see dolphins. I've NEVER. Guess a road trip east is in order!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Nice mosiac, but above them all, is the walkway, beautiful Eileen.
ReplyDeleteyo always manage to get good shots. Sometimes I wonder how you do it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Really good choice. The red bird is special. We have no red birds in the Netherlands. And wow, what a beautiful sunset. Breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI love your bird photos, they're so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI never get a chance to watch the sunrise.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Walk on a lonely beach with only gulls for company a good way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteMerle......................
That dolphin appears to be in very shallow water! Beautiful sky shots, especially the sunrise with the contrails.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great series, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteLove watching the shore and water birds go about their daily routines.
Y'all hurry back now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Thank you taking us on the tour of the Refuge. Glorious!!
ReplyDeleteMB
The seagull seems to be meditating! I like how the fence disappears in the far end. Wonderful captures! Happy SWF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit! I love watching the dolphins too when we go to the beach...they are so graceful. Love your photos my friend. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Lovey Bird pics.
ReplyDelete~ Have a nice weekend ~
It is a lovely beach. I always enjoy seeing dolphins too!
ReplyDeleteI find the sunrise just as wonderful as sunset. Seems fewer people are up early enough to see it though. ;-)
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful sunrise - happy weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of nature. So good to watch the sunrise and listen to the lapping of the waves. And also to enjoy the birds and dolphin. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteEverything....EVERYthing here today is so gorgeous Eileen!!
ReplyDeleteI can hear the gentle surf and enjoy the warm morning sunshine. Yes, walking is free [except for the gas and wear and tear on the car to get to some of these GREAT areas such as you share]...and a wonderful way to stay 'in shape'. I too appreciate the simple pleasure of the sunrise.
Wonderful post again, Eileen, the sunset is my favorite today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.
Lovely post and photos, how lovely to watch dolphins swimming...
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Hi Eileen, Love the beach photos. That sunset is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing your blog. Wishing you a fine weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen,
ReplyDeletefabulous photos of the birds and especially the sunset and the sea.
So beautiful !
Best regards, Synnöve
wow you painted your trip with wonderful photographs and lovely writing ,enjoyed sooo much this post of your's dear
ReplyDeleteThe captures are marvelous!!
ReplyDeletewonderful photos! i love that little gull soaking up the sun! have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to "the ocean" so I always enjoy seeing the sandy beaches.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photographs and collages, done very well.
I love the sunrise.
Best regards, Irma
Beautiful series. Nothing like wonderful places to walk!
ReplyDeleteMy "S" post - Snorkeling on Saint Thomas:
ReplyDeleteI'd love you to share at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/05/snorkeling-on-saint-thomas.html
Beautiful shots, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteI think that gull is not one bit worried about the makeup criticism!
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Agree completely about morning walks -- and walking in general. Those boardwalks really call my name -- wish I were there. Beautiful ocean, wonderful birds! Thanks for sharing the joy.
ReplyDeleteI love sunrises too and early beach walks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Eileen, happy weekend to you :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I see all your beautiful birds, Eileen, I am so sorry I didn't buy proper photography equipment when we lived in NC!
ReplyDeleteI miss the seaside too!
Warm hugs and enjoy your WE :)
Oh how I love the beach, and a sunrise on the beach is just about my favorite thing ever. Lovely, lovely photos. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Eileen, this is a wonderful post! Thanks for sharing. I took my time strolling along the beach and the trail with you. Great shots! Aloha!
ReplyDeletemy favorite time to visit the beach is off season, when the beaches are empty!!! nice capture of the dolphin, i use to see them all the time when i was young but i never see them anymore....i just read about sightings on Facebook!!!!
ReplyDeletei adore the sunrise, i never wake up in time to see it, so i go instead for the sunsets!! the fences and shadows are very pretty, they look like they go on forever!!!
Wonderful shots, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteAnd a great post as usual!...
I just love all the photos, they all have so much to see...
Have a great weekend ahead!
Kisses
Ana
Very nice ! And oooww that sunrise !
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures..Nice Mosaic..Love the sunrise..Have a good weekend...
ReplyDelete*Sigh*
ReplyDeleteOh I just love the beach....so stunning!
ReplyDeleteWalks on the beach are one of life's great pleasures! I love your sunrise capture :)
ReplyDeleteThat beach looks beautiful! Very wild and somewhat desolate with no one around. I once saw a greater black backed gull on our beach, and it was enormous compared to the other gulls around it. I didn't know it's name, but looked it up when I got home. Then I was so happy to have learned a new gull!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selection of images!
ReplyDeleteNice post with very nice photos! Yep, all those things appeal to me also. Especially so, when they are deserted (or close to it).
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Eileen. I especially like the shadow one. I wouldn't mind taking a walk along a beach right now.
ReplyDeleteYour post is almost like being there. In fact I can feel the sand in between my toes. I always love seeing the dolphins swim.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful images! I love the seagull on the beach! He doesn't even seem to be bothered by your presence.
ReplyDeleteLovely beach scenes. The boardwalk fencing and shadows was very nice. I so love the ocean and wish I could visit more often but I'll settle for seeing it through wonderful photos like these.
ReplyDeleteGreat assortment of birds. The sunrise is beautiful. All those beach images are great! I love seeing them because it's been years since I saw the ocean. Thank you so much for joining Friday's Hunt. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteAs always your photos are delightful. Love the fences and their shadows!
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