Happy Thankful Thursday!
💓💓 Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 💕💗
I still have tons of Florida photos but I today am sharing some photos of our recent trip to Ocean City Maryland. It is fun getting away to the beach during the off season. We always check the weather first and the hotels are cheaper off season. The beach is just about empty of people, the gulls are still around. You must know me by now, I can not go any where without looking for birds, I was hoping for a Snowy Owl but no luck there. We did see lots of sea ducks and cute little shorebirds.
Our first stop near the beach was at the Indian River Inlet, I have seen a Snowy Owl there in the past. We did see 30 or more Long-tailed Ducks, we watched these ducks fly up the inlet, land on the water and float back down. They repeated this countless times while we were there.
The Long-tailed Ducks flying up the Indian River Inlet.
The bridge over the Indian River Inlet, Delaware.
Gulls resting on the jetty at Indian River Inlet.
Brant Geese were on the beach @ Delaware Seashore State Park
Oh, what a beautiful day! I am thankful for beautiful winter days.
I think these are the female White-winged Scoter?
More Long-tailed Ducks, Black Scoter, and Bufflehead.
More White-winged Scoters?
Common Loon or Red-throated Loon?
Lots of Bufflehead females, young male and one adult male almost hidden on far right.
A peek at a Bufflehead, the Black Scoter in the middle and just the head of a Long-tailed Duck.
The pretty sky and beach @ Delaware Seashore State Park
I am thankful for our little getaways and trips.
I am Thankful, Grateful and Blessed!
I am thankful for all your visits and comments.
Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday.
Thank you to Yogi the host of Skywatch Friday
Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!
💓💓 Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 💕💗
I still have tons of Florida photos but I today am sharing some photos of our recent trip to Ocean City Maryland. It is fun getting away to the beach during the off season. We always check the weather first and the hotels are cheaper off season. The beach is just about empty of people, the gulls are still around. You must know me by now, I can not go any where without looking for birds, I was hoping for a Snowy Owl but no luck there. We did see lots of sea ducks and cute little shorebirds.
Our first stop near the beach was at the Indian River Inlet, I have seen a Snowy Owl there in the past. We did see 30 or more Long-tailed Ducks, we watched these ducks fly up the inlet, land on the water and float back down. They repeated this countless times while we were there.
The Long-tailed Ducks flying up the Indian River Inlet.
The bridge over the Indian River Inlet, Delaware.
Gulls resting on the jetty at Indian River Inlet.
Brant Geese were on the beach @ Delaware Seashore State Park
Oh, what a beautiful day! I am thankful for beautiful winter days.
I think these are the female White-winged Scoter?
More Long-tailed Ducks, Black Scoter, and Bufflehead.
More White-winged Scoters?
Common Loon or Red-throated Loon?
Lots of Bufflehead females, young male and one adult male almost hidden on far right.
A peek at a Bufflehead, the Black Scoter in the middle and just the head of a Long-tailed Duck.
The pretty sky and beach @ Delaware Seashore State Park
I am thankful for our little getaways and trips.
I am Thankful, Grateful and Blessed!
I am thankful for all your visits and comments.
Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday.
Thank you to Yogi the host of Skywatch Friday
Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!
Muito0 lindas as fotos e como tu, adoro passear pela praias assim desertas, apenas com os habitantes dela... LINDO n! Feliz dia! beijos, chica
ReplyDeleteHello Chica, thanks so much for your visit and comment. I hope you have a happy day!
DeleteBeautiful shore photos. The blue skies are lovely to see during winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne! I love skywatching! Enjoy your day!
DeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteAlways love your bird sightings... but you know I LOVE your bridge shots! &*> YAM xx
Hello, it is a pretty bridge. Thank you Yam! I hope your day is great!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWonderful images! I can like winter like that :)
The sky is very pretty.
Happy Thursday!
Hello Marit, thanks so much for the comment. Enjoy your day!
DeleteBeautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Thanks so much Rupam!
DeleteOh Eileen, I'm loving your wonderful photographs! They are truly awesome images. I love birds!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, my friend!
Nancy
Thanks so much for the sweet comment. I do enjoy watching the birds! Have a happy day!
DeleteYour ID skills are sharp today, Eileen. The White-winged Scoters are correct and the loon is a Red-throated Loon. How delightful is that!
ReplyDeleteThanks David! I appreciate your confirmation on my id's.
DeleteI am thankful for the beauty of nature and your photography and you! Happy Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen! I hope your day is happy!
DeleteA flock of Black scoters spend their summer of the western tip of Prince Edward Island.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie! I appreciate your visit and comment!
DeleteHI Eileen, I really enjoyed getting to see the ducks I rarely get to see! Those long tailed were smart to fly upstream and swim down...lol No use fighting the current if you don't have to!
ReplyDeleteHello, Sondra!
DeleteIt was fun watching these cute Long-tailed ducks flying up and down the inlet. It doesn't take much to entertain me, lol. Enjoy your day!
beautiful place; and you met some great new friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mac! Enjoy your day!
DeleteI love the Bufflehead...so unusual! And I sure would love to see an owl...ANY owl! heehee! Love it when you have the place to yourself for great photos! Beautiful! Happy Valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteHello Diane, thanks so much for the comment. I love the owls too, usually they are hard to find. Happy Valentine's Day! Have a happy day!
Deletebeautiful waterbirds and loons....we see a lot of brant geese in our area!!! david left you such a nice comment, you id skills are much better than mine!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, thank you for your nice comment! I am not perfect though, I have id some birds wrong. Enjoy your day!
DeleteYou saw some beautiful things there, Eileen! But I'm especially fond of the open water! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie! Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a happy day!
DeleteLovely! I don't think I have ever seen ducks at the beach before.
ReplyDeleteHello Lois, these are sea ducks. Usually found along the coast and the ocean. Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a happy day!
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you too Eileen, I hope you have a great one. Thanks for sharing these beautiful birds, and identifying them for me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara! I always enjoy sharing my birds. Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a happy day and weekend ahead!
DeleteGood idea to go out in the off season. Fewer people are around to disturb the critters. Sometimes if you go places when the weather is down you see much more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Red! Hubby and I do not like crowds. I do prefer nice weather though! ENjoy your day!
Delete...wishing you a lovely Valentine's Day. Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom! Same to you!
DeleteEnjoy your day!
at the top of my favorite things to view, sky and water and beaches and birds and that stunning photo of the bridge..
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, they are my favorite things too. Thanks for the comment. Have a happy day!
DeleteGracias Eileen por esa maravilla azul. Hermosos los patos y me encantan los puente, son como "brazos" tendidos que unen.
ReplyDeleteBuen jueves.
Besos.
Thanks Laura, your visit and comments are always appreciated! Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a happy day and weekend ahead!
DeleteBeautiful views, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much William!
DeleteLovely and peaceful views. I like the Long-tailed ducks very much!
ReplyDeleteHave a peaceful weekend!
Thanks and happy weekend to you!
DeleteBeautiful sky and beach photos! Though Canada Geese seem to be just about everywhere, they are very handsome birds, especially seen where land meets the water.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
Thanks Lea! All the birds are beautiful and a lovely sight to see. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day. Have a great weekend ahead!
DeleteI thoroughly enjoy going to the beach in the off season and happy to see that you saw quite a few birds, even though the owl was a no-show. Great photos Eileen! Enjoy the rest of your day :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise! We had a great trip and enjoy the beach! Happy Thursday, enjoy your day. Have a great weekend ahead!
DeleteA wonderful beach with birds on it and in the sea too. You can easily walk and admire. I'm sorry that there was no white owl. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Giga. I appreciate your visit and comment. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day. Have a great weekend ahead!
DeleteYou are a blessing and a dear friend Eileen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birding day you had, Eileen! Happy Valentine's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Eileen. Even in winter there are lots of wildlife to see and enjoy. Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day and a wonderful weekend coming up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill! Happy weekend to you!
DeleteGreat shots. That sand looks inviting
ReplyDeleteMB
Gorgeous, beach, bridge and sky shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you Carol! Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!
DeleteExcellent in every way possible today, Eileen! I don't think I've HEARD of a Brant Goose. I learned about it from you today.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anni! The Brant Geese are pretty, I like them more than the Canada Goose. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteThe little get always are the best. Love your pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yogi! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteBeautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteThose bridges are amazing.
Thanks Karen, for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteBeautiful birds. You sure has a lot of birdwatching opportunities there.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Thanks for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteYou had a great winter day - blue skies and bright light.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol! Happy weekend to you!
DeleteI love that last photo. Soft and beautiful! Also photo #6... such an interesting composition with just beach and bridge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. The bridge is part of the coastal hwy, which runs right along side the dunes and ocean. Happy weekend!
DeleteHow beautiful! Loved seeing all the photos from Indian River Inlet. I haven't been there in years, but would love to go back and see all the ducks. This is the perfect time of year to see them.
ReplyDeleteHello, It is a beautiful bridge and a great Delaware park. The sea ducks are great at the inlet. Thanks and enjoy your weekend!
DeleteI bet that was fun to watch them fly up then float down! I sure don't know my waterfowl...always interesting to see.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose! I try to learn the id's. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteThe water looks so blue and beautiful. Must be very peaceful to watch the birds swimming by 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteBeautiful! your pictures are always refreshing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and nice comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteAlways enjoy photos of the wildlife where you live.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteWow - what a perfect place with marvellous skies and beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady Fi, for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteThat is the best thing about being retired you can go places off season and not have to put up with crowds and get accommodation cheaper. I like visiting the beach in winter, it usually too hot in summer to walk on the sand.
ReplyDeleteWe do enjoy being able to go places whenever we want. That is what's great about retirement. Thanks for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteYou certainly picked a beautiful day there Eileen. I enjoyed that selection of wildfowl especially those Long-tailed Duck and the scoters as we don't see too many of either. Liked the Brents on the beach too. We call them Brent, rather than Brant but same species of course.
ReplyDeleteHi Phil, I have noticed them being called Brent geese too. Thanks for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteVery photogenic bridge. And very well captured too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, enjoy your weekend!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos are this, I find them all perfectly photographed, my compliments.
Best regards Irma
Thank you Irma! The nice comment is much appreciated! Have a happy day and great weekend!
DeleteLove the stunning bridge shot
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos... I have missed visiting here lately.. I used to share some on Saturday, but I just haent had much to share .. but I surely do enjoy visiting your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Eileen, have a enjoyable weekend.
ReplyDeleteMajestic views!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see your photographs, and that lovely blue sky too!
All the best Jan
Love the geese on the beach
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the Long tailed duck. They rarely come my was but I did see many of them in Varanger, Norway. :)
ReplyDeleteVim avisar que acaba de entrar teus mares lá:
ReplyDeleteObrigadão! Pode ver aqui:
https://maresdachica.blogspot.com/2019/07/mar-45-e-46.html
beijos, chica
Vim avisar que acabam de entrar mares teus por lá! Podes ver:
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Obrigadão! beijos, chica
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Incredible place. Here in Rio we are having beautiful winter days and I am also very grateful for these days.
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