Thursday, April 27, 2017

Flagler Beach, Florida

Hello,

During one of our overnight trips we were close to Flagler Beach for a sunrise and a nice walk. This beach is on Florida's east coast, 20 miles north of Daytona Beach. I captured a beautiful sunrise and I included some birds seen nearby.






I am guessing that these are the Royal Tern below. It has the shaggy short crest.


Another guess, the Herring Gull, they have pink legs and feet.


A view of the beach, gulls and ocean.


Brown Pelicans floating with a fishing boat in the distance.


I may do another post with photos from this day, we went to Daytona Beach and the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse just down the road.

My thankful list:
I am thankful to see a beautiful sunrise.
I am thankful I am able to travel some during my retirement years.
I am thankful for all the wonderful comments on my blog post.

Thank you for your visit and comments on my post. Enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!

Thanks to Michelle for the meme Thankful Thursday

I am also linking up to Skywatch Friday, I hope to see you there.


Thank you to Sylvia, Yogi and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday.

122 comments:

Marit said...

Hello,

Beautiful sunrise, and colors! Cute birds on the beach.

Happy Thursday!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Hi Eileen,
this sunrise is stunning and gorgeous ! Your first photo is awesome.
The birds are so peaceful. This is great too.
Best regards, Synnöve

chica said...

Um SHOW de fotos belas!ADOREI! Lindas todas. Beleza de registros! Ótimo dia! bjs, chica

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Fotografias maravilhosas.
Um abraço e continuação de boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

Christine said...

Hello Eileen! I hope you share another post from your day along this coastline as your photos are stunning!
THe sunrise is awesome and the beach birds made me smile!
Have a wonderful day!

amo sin blogg said...

Vidunderlig vakre bilder.

Ønsker deg en fin uke videre.
Klem fra Anne-Mari

Florence said...

Oh that sunrise is just magnificent. What a gorgeous way to start the day!!
Gulls, terns, and pelicans! Love those coastal birds.
Hope you have a lovely day.

Sue said...

Really really nice, Eileen. It's hard to choose a favorite today.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Oh my word Eileen - you have some very frameable views there!!! YAM xx

Lynne said...

Beautiful sky and views . . .
Terns and gulls too.
Always the best from you Eileen.
I am thankful for you . . .

Bob Bushell said...

Fabulous Florida sunrise is beautiful. And, the bird are fantastic Eileen.

Gordon said...

Ho how I wish I could have been there, the sunrise shots are spectacular, to say nothing of the beach birds, lovely to see, thanks, and Take care, Gordon.

Tom said...

...magical.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing the lovely sunrise pictures. The ocean is so pretty. Enjoy your day, Eileen.

Joe Todd said...

Linda and I have spent a lot of time in that area. Really like the lighthouse

MadSnapper said...

I don't think I have seen the pink legs before. that beach sunrise is just stunning

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I appreciate your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, the sunrise was stunning. So glad we were there. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Chica, so glad you enjoyed my photos. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Christine, I still have tons of Florida photos to share. Not sure if they will ever make it to my blog. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thank you for the nice comment and visit. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Florence. It was a lovely day. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, it is a beautiful area. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Tom, thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Gordon, it was a beautiful sight to see. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Bob, Thank you so much for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Lynne! You are so kind. This sunrise was just gorgeous. I wish I was still there. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Yam, thanks so much for the kind words and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sue, thanks so much for the nice comment. I am glad you liked my photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Mildred, thanks so much for stopping by and for the nice comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sandra, there are so much gulls to id. They make it hard when some are juvies and they look so different. Thank you for your comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

Uppal said...

Your sky view photos are mind blowing.Beach birds look so happy and clean washed.

magnoliasntea said...

Oh my, that is a gorgeous sunrise! Love the gulls and pelicans, too.
Have a great weekend!

Cloudia said...

These are marvelous Eileen!

Mary Hone said...

Such beautiful skies.

21 Wits said...

Good morning Eileen, this is just what my heart and soul begs for, as the snow falls gently outside. Seriously, sad but true. 50's tomorrow but.... what in the world right?! Enjoy your beautiful day.

rupam sarma said...

Amazing sky pics.Loved the post and all pics.
Greetings.

Andrea Ostapovitch said...

What a great sunrise. And isn't that just the best way to enjoy the beach? With no one else there.
Have a great day Eileen,
Andrea

eileeninmd said...

Hello Andrea, we did enjoy having the beach mostly to ourselves. Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, now snow here but we do have cloudy skies. Wishing you some warm sunny weather. Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Mary!
Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia, thanks so much for your nice comment. Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

awww, all lovely shots

Anonymous said...

We will be going there tomorrow.

Linda W. said...

Fantastic sunrise photos!

carol l mckenna said...

This may be a repeat ~ Gorgeous place and lovely nature shots as always ~ thanks,

Wishing you a Happy Weekend ~ ^_^

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thank so much for the comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, sounds great enjoy your visit. Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Linda, thanks so much for your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I appreciate your comments and visit. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!

Linda said...

Hello Eileen, what absolutely gorgeous views! Your photos always bring me such joy! Thankyou so much for sharing.

William Kendall said...

Gorgeous sky shots!

Nancy Chan said...

Beautiful sunrise! I can hear the birds' call and sound of waves lapping on the beach. Have a beautiful day!

Lynn said...

What a GORGEOUS place!

Lowcarb team member said...

How wonderful to be able to enjoy a sunrise ... just beautiful.
I love all the bird too, some of them do have quite long beaks!

Enjoy the rest of your week.

All the best Jan

Nancy J said...

Your first photo, with those glorious colours, and a great setting, could be hung in any photo gallery, printed and framed and on your wall, truly gorgeous. Love the birds, and thankful too for you sharing this with us.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That makes my heart go pitty pat! I love that beach and wish I was there right now. Thanks for sharing the pics my friend. Hugs, Diane

Suzanne said...

Your photo with the view of the beach, gulls and ocean is magnificent! It brings you right into, I don't know...it's mesmerizing to me! The Royal Tern birds are cool! Have a great weekend, Eileen!

Alexa T said...

What magical place to visit; such warm golden light! Impressive views! and lovely sea birds, as well!
Wonderful, as always! A pleasant day to you! Alexa

Rose said...

That sunrise was sure beautiful...I love to watch the changing sky. Both morning and night.

RedPat said...

The sunrise is amazing!

The Yum List said...

Just wow! What colours!

This N That said...

Beautiful sunrise..my you must get up early..I love sea scales..

HappyK said...

Those sunrise pictures are breathtaking. WOW

Lois said...

Lovely photos of the sunrise! The colors are amazing.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful. Here in SF our beaches are the scenes of sunset.

Valerie said...

What another gorgeous series of captures Eileen! Thank you for sharing that beautiful sunrise. Happy weekend to you & yours.

krishna said...

Beautiful sunrise..

Michelle said...

Your first three photos are just stunning. Such perfect light and color. Thanks for linking up today and have a great weekend!

Richard Pegler said...

Hi Eileen. Your gorgeous images from the beach make me wish I had been there. Thank you for showing them to us.

With best wishes - - - Richard

Cat Lover said...

What beautiful photos Eileen! So worth getting up early for.
Have a good weekend!
Robin

handmade by amalia said...

Oh, this is beautiful, Eileen. I wish I was there right now.
Amalia
xo

Pietro Brosio said...

Wonderful sequence of images, so enjoyable.
Happy weekend, Eileen!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thanks so much for your comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia, I wish I was there now too. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Robin, I am an early riser, always great to see the sunrise. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Richard, thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Nora, I believe the gull was a Herring Gull. But, I could be wrong. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Felicia, thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Michelle, I am always happy to link up with your Thankful Thursday party. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Valerie, thanks so much for the nice comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, sunrise and sunset are always awesome to see. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Lois, thank you so much for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, it was a treat to see this sunrise. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Missy, yes I am up before the birds. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, it was a gorgeous sunrise. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Rose, I love sky watching too. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Alexa, it was a magical place. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Suzanne, thanks so much for the nice comment. I was mesmerized just being there. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Diane, it is a pretty beach. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

Sussi said...

beautiful beach!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy, thank you so much for the nice comment on my photos. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, yes a sunrise at the beach is magic. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Lynn, it is gorgeous there. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy, the gulls can be loud on the beach. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I am so happy you enjoy my photos. Thank you for the visit and comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

thomas said...

a very calm sunrise

Photo(Geo)grapher said...

Beautiful beach and sky shots! The colours of sunset are amazing.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thanks so much for the comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Thomas, thanks so much for the comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thanks so much for the comment. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

Hootin Anni said...

Ohhhhhhhhhh, Eileen, the colors in the sky are just simply awesome!!! Breathtaking.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks, Anni! I appreciate your comment. Have a happy weekend!

Klara said...

w-o-w, that sky is just perfect.

Anu said...

So beautiful beach there. Great photos of birds.

Crafty Green Poet said...

beautiful views! Lovely terns too. I haven't see any terns yet this year

Indah Nuria Savitri said...

What a gorgeous beach..And I love your photos as well, Eileen :)

Debbie said...

really, really gorgeous colors!! for me, the sea shore is home!! you have a wonderful, thankful spirit eileen, i hope you are enjoying your sunday!!!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

That is a beautiful beach Eileen and wonderful birds and skies!

Noushka said...

Lovely post Eileen,
Those surises are pure magic!
Enjoy what ever you're doing!
Warm hugs :)

Lady Fi said...

Wow! Stunning shots.

Giga said...

Sunrise is wonderful, and the birds on the beach and in the water are beautifully presented. Regards.

Caroline Gill said...

What a wonderful beach, Eileen - love the gulls and those terns are magnificent.

orvokki said...

What a lovely beach, lovely sky, lovely birds, lovely photos... :)

Maggee said...

What a spectacular sunrise! You took some beautiful pictures! I appreciate you giving little tips on identification of some birds... it really helps! Plus your pictures are very clear so I can make out extra detailing! Hugs!

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