Happy Thankful Thursday!
I am thankful for some warm sunny days. 😊 I am thankful and appreciate the beauty around me.
Ignoring the chances of catching the virus on March 8-10 hubby and I decided to take a short trip. We went to the Delaware Shore and Ocean City Md. We waited for months (Jan & Feb) for the weather to be just right for our getaway. We visited Bombay Hook Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, Delaware's Indian River Inlet seaside park, Ocean City, Assateague Island Nat'l Seashore and last but not least the Blackwater Nat'l Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge Md.
These are images from March 8th taken at Bombay Hook NWR and the Indian River Inlet Seaside Park. Click on photos for larger viewing.
Below a large group of American Avocets and two Bald Eagles if you can find them in the tree tops.
A closer look at the American Avocets and a couple of Northern Pintail ducks.
The colorful Northern Shovelers with Northern Pintail ducks.
I felt lucky to find this one Sandhill Crane at Bombay Hook NWR. It was standing not far off from a Great Blue Heron.
Me and my shadow, surfers in the distance. Temps in the mid 50's to low 60's and windy.
We saw a lot of the Long-tailed Ducks at the Indian River Inlet.
Indian River Inlet bridge.
Long-tailed Ducks seen at the Indian River Inlet
Surfers at the Indian River Inlet Seashore.
I am thankful for a great getaway, walks on the beaches and watching the birds. Fingers crossed hubby and I do not get the virus. Take care and I hope everyone is well. May good health envelope you!
I am thankful for my reading time and books.
My latest read library ebook: James Patterson's, The Big Bad Wolf # 9 in the Alex Cross series.
Currently reading Karin Slaughter's, Fallen # 5 in the Will Trent series.
I am always thankful for your visits and comments.
Live simple and be happy! 😊
Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday.
Thank you to Yogi the host of Skywatch Friday
Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!
...this virus is becoming spookier by the day! I'm glad that you had a good trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom! It was a great trip! Have a happy day!
DeleteHelloo, Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos. Greetings
Yes, very well thanks! Enjoy your day!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos, the first three are not visible unfortunately.
I really like the photo of your shadow.
Best regards, Irma
Thanks Irma, not sure what happened with those photos. Wishing you a great day!
DeleteLooks lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sussi! Have a happy day!
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteSadly, today, a number of your images simply will not show up for me today... The final five did though - so will let my imagination work on the others! YAM xx
Thank you Yam! Not sure why? Have a happy day!
DeleteQue lindas fotos e dias de calor aí! Aqui também o calor está demais! Adorei ver o mar, saudades dele sempre! beijos, chica e lindo dia!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chica! Enjoy your day!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! The Indian River Inlet bridge is beautiful.
Stay safe, and have a nice day!
Thank you Marit! Hope your day is great!
DeleteAren't they just amazing? I wonder if they ever look at us and think that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi! Enjoy your day!
DeleteYour first three pictures do not appear, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThanks, David! I am not sure why those photos are not showing up. Enjoy your day!
DeleteShovelers are such interesting birds. How do they manage with such a huge bill?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Hello Marie, the Shovelers do have a large bill. They manage well, we saw a lot of them at the refuge.
DeleteThanks and I hope your day is great!
So glad you brought home beautiful photos of birds, bridge and surfers! Sorry I wondered about where you were yesterday...it was only Wed. I finally figured out. See, I was looking forward to this post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara! It felt nice to take short trip and get outside. Enjoy your day!
DeleteI think it was well worth the trip! I did not see one single Sandhill Crane this year...not even flying over.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose! I was surprised to look over and see this Sandhill Crane, I was happy to find it. Have a great day!
DeleteLovely set of photos. Thanks for your visit and comment, much appreciated. Enjoy your day, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane! Enjoy your day!
DeleteIt's always a treat to enjoy someone else's view!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michele! Have a great day!
DeleteYour first three photos are showing up fine. Beautiful to be out and about in the great outdoors. I’m assuming that being out in nature is far safer right now than being at crowded social gatherings or even a busy mall. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThank you Penelope! I agree I would avoid the places with crowds. I hope your day is great!
Delete50 to 60 would be a good temperature. Being outdoors anyplace would probably be a very safe place to beat corona virus..
ReplyDeleteThanks Red! Being outdoors in the fresh air, felt nice. Have a great day!
DeleteIt does feel risky to travel but at least when we get out in nature, we can stay healthy. I'm encouraging my family to get outside and take a walk instead of shop and go to restaurants! Love those Eagles high in the tree and the Crane is a neat sighting! Your shadows are neat. Why do our husbands always look so tall and thin though! lol Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, we did have some great sightings. I had a big thick coat on, it still felt cold on the beach.
DeleteENjoy your day!
I did spot the eagles.
ReplyDeleteThank you William! Have a great day!
DeleteLovely shots and good advice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lady Fi! Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
DeleteBeautiful nature shots ~ eagles and all ~ love the heron ~ glad you went ~ and it is hard to know quite what to say no to during these weird times ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks Carol! Have a great day!
DeleteA great trip and wonderful photos. I love the Indian River Inlet bridge, it's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Thanks Bill! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteI did spot the eagles! Glad you got away and there would be few viruses out in nature I hope.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteIt is good to go out and enjoy the nature around us. I like your shadow shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteGreat pictures! Love the bridge photo! Stay healthy!!
ReplyDeleteHello Tanya! Thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeleteJim, thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteLooking at the surfers makes me cold! Pretty shot of the bridge, and I always enjoy your shadow shots!
ReplyDeleteHello and thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteBeautiful bridge and I love the birds
ReplyDeleteHello Carol, thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteI like the sandhill crane with that splotch of red!!
ReplyDeleteHello Karen, thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteWell, I am glad you went! These photos are gorgeous! It is a beautiful area. Thanks for linking up and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you Michelle! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteGlad you were able to make this trip. Wonderful photos. We all hope to avoid this virus!
ReplyDeleteHello Ellen, thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteLove seeing the ducks and other shorebirds we don't see here.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week!
Hello Lea, thank you! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteGreat photos, I also love the bridge. I'm an engineer (not a civil engineer) and I know the equations and things at work here but it is still a marvelous thing to behold.
ReplyDeleteHello Yogi, thank you! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteI enjoyed reading, enjoyed the wonderful captures. The nature around is fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a very good time.
Hello and thank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope your day is great!
DeleteWonderful photos. I especially enjoy you shadow photo! Have a grand weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteReally nice pictures! I love the Sandhill Crane. One of my friends lives in Chesapeake City, MD and she frequently goes to Bombay Hook. She has snapped some really nice pictures of foxes there! Glad you were able to get away.
ReplyDeleteHello Vera, thank you! We did enjoy our trip! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteDelightful captures!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it called Bombay (erstwhile name of Mumbai) Hook?
Hello, it is named "Bompies Hoeck" meaning little-tree point from the Dutch settler and original owner in 1937. Thanks for the comment and visit. Have a great day!
DeleteI hear to avoid crowds of 100 or more. Does MD have cases? Be careful out there. Love going with you on your trip.
ReplyDeleteHello Anni,thank you! Yes, Maryland does have some of the virus cases. I changes daily, how can they really tell if there are no testing kits. I hope your weekend is great!
Deletelovely "colorful Northern Shovelers with Northern Pintail ducks"...
ReplyDeletegreat captures.
Hello Tanza, thank you for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!
Deletethis looks like a great get-a-way and i think you timed it perfectly!! beautiful, wildlife, beautiful pictures, and a great capture of the crane!!
ReplyDeletei have decided to just stay home and have done that for 2 weeks or so. we have gone out for short walks, to my favorite lakes and for a bike ride, nothing where we are around other people!! we are surviving just fine, good thing we like each other!!!
Hello Debbie,thank you for the comment! It is good to take precautions with this virus. Stay well! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteGood On You - Enjoyable Shadows - Have A Wonderful Weekend
ReplyDeleteCheers
Hello, thank you for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteAmazing to see so many long tailed ducks in one spot...Really wonderful!! The Crane is a def plus!!
ReplyDeleteHello Sondra, thank you for the comment! It is was great seeing all the birds. I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteUma serie de fotos lindas. Capturas perfeitas. Gostei muito.
ReplyDeleteEnfim estou de volta.
Abraço!
Hello, thank you for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteSo nice to see blue sky!
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs, and I always like your shadow shots :)
All the best Jan
I think when we can get away solo or with someone we trust, it's good for the morale. It looks like a lovely visit and I'm so glad you went!
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