More pictures from last week's boat trip to the beach. These again are from Newton Park.
The weather was beautiful the whole time we were at the Beach (and on the boat trip, both coming and going). Always something to be grateful for, especially this time of year as the summer rainy season can bring rain and (worse) lightening storms. "The Captain" always checks the weather -- but as everyone knows, it can change (and weather reports have occasionally been known to be wrong.)
An egret catching some waves -- and some dinner (or at least a pre-dinner snack).
The shorebirds.
Linking to: SKYWATCH FRIDAY (thank you Yogi, Sylvia, and Sandy); SATURDAY CRITTERS (thank you Eileen); RATHER B'BIRDING (thanks to Annie), and SCENIC WEEKENDS (thanks to Gemma).
Lovely! Looks like the birds were enjoying the beach as well.
Posted by: Gunilla | June 05, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Such splendid scenes. Adore the lighting over the beach in the first scene.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | May 26, 2016 at 02:53 PM
Those skies are amazing! Love the bird too. I can see why you enjoy boating.
Posted by: Eden Hills | May 23, 2016 at 09:50 AM
The top left bird in the Shoreline Birds group is really lovely.
Posted by: Tony McGurk | May 23, 2016 at 01:39 AM
Love those shorebirds - always something to see at the sea.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | May 22, 2016 at 11:40 PM
What a lovely beach, i like the sunset shot best of all :-)
Posted by: Amy | May 22, 2016 at 11:16 PM
Lovely photos Sallie, - especially that molten sea...
Posted by: Hildred Finch | May 22, 2016 at 08:58 PM
Oh, my goodness, those skies are just magnificent!! And the bird shots are great, too. I love how clear and bright they are.
Posted by: bettyl-NZ | May 22, 2016 at 06:47 PM
So, so beautiful view of the shore and the dramatic sky; so lovely birds, too... Wonderful to have a walk through your lens!! Many thanks!
A pleasant week ahead!
Posted by: Alexa T. | May 22, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Love the first picture most, what a view !!
Posted by: Gattina | May 22, 2016 at 12:22 AM
Silver and Gold ! You are rich, Sallie !
Posted by: Annie | May 21, 2016 at 10:19 PM
I always wish we had found a home closer to the beach. I love to spend time walking along the water...seeing the beautiful sights! Enjoy your weekend! We worked in a hike this morning but it was HOT! lol Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | May 21, 2016 at 05:53 PM
Incredible beach and sky shots Sallie. Loved the birds too.
Posted by: DeniseinVA | May 21, 2016 at 02:36 PM
These are super shots, Sallie!
Posted by: RedPat | May 21, 2016 at 01:15 PM
Oh a bit of heaven here today. I'm so in love with your beach photos!!! And of course the shore birds...nothing better to end my day visiting the birders while eating my late lunch at the computer desk....
For the weekend, I want to send along my thanks and appreciation for sharing your link at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
Posted by: Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin' | May 21, 2016 at 01:13 PM
the first image loaded slowly...and teased me just a little but what an ahhhh, haaaaaa moment!! gorgeous!! i am jealous of all your lanky shore birds!!!!
Posted by: Debbie | May 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Fabulous skies! Lovely shots of the shore birds,they are always kept so busy looking for food. These days weather reports are often wrong....or maybe I just didn't notice before! Have a great week Sallie.
Posted by: Ruby | May 21, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Very beautiful. I can only dream about the beach!
Posted by: Al | May 21, 2016 at 10:21 AM
What a breathtaking sunset/sunrise...wow
Posted by: Optimistic Existentialist | May 21, 2016 at 09:43 AM
Stunning - love the simplicity.
Posted by: Gayle atMuldoon | May 21, 2016 at 09:21 AM
May places like this be here for our descendants. Truly heaven.
Posted by: Dianne | May 21, 2016 at 08:31 AM
Hello Sallie!:) Wonderful shots of the shore birds,...is one of them a Loon? I saw a similar looking bird on Eileen's blog earier this morning. Anyway you captured them in beautiful light and the sky image is just gorgeous.:)
Posted by: breathtaking | May 21, 2016 at 08:12 AM
so beautiful. thank you.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | May 21, 2016 at 07:46 AM
What a gorgeous egret.
And it must not have noticed this.
Posted by: Rainfield61.blogspot.com | May 21, 2016 at 06:39 AM
Love the birds, but that first beach scene is my favorite - magnificent!
Posted by: Lea | May 21, 2016 at 06:30 AM
Such beautiful birds
Posted by: maria | May 21, 2016 at 05:35 AM
Hello Sallie, I am just stopping back to say thank you for linking up your birds and post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: Eileen | May 21, 2016 at 04:15 AM
Gorgeous photos Sallie!
I love watching shorebirds advancing and retreating as the water goes in and out.
Posted by: Pat | May 20, 2016 at 10:19 PM
I love the egret Sallie. You take such great photos. I like how you collage them in the frame. Is it a special collage app that you use. I love the beach scene and the sunset.
Posted by: islandrambles | May 20, 2016 at 06:54 PM
Gorgeous and soothing, Sallie! Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Linda | May 20, 2016 at 05:06 PM
I love beach photos! Reminds me that I am really overdue for a trip down to the coastline.
Posted by: Peter B | May 20, 2016 at 03:54 PM
Yippee for more shorebirds. I miss seeing them. We are pretty far from the Pacific these days. When Dear and I lived in Camarillo, California for 4 years we walked on the beach every Saturday morning. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: ellen b | May 20, 2016 at 03:23 PM
SOOO pretty! Great birds you are seeing down there right now!! I really want to come back to FL, in April n May to cause I see rare bird sightings on the ebird list every single day!
Posted by: Sondra-SC | May 20, 2016 at 02:16 PM
WOW! I just LOVE your top and bottom photos! They are calendar worthy!!
Linda
Posted by: Linda | May 20, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Splendid, Sallie. Oddly enough, I suddenly find myself wanting to burst into singing Sunrise, Sunset.
Posted by: Penny | May 20, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Hello Sallie, I love your beautiful beach and sky shots. The birds are awesome, the egrets are beautiful. Love the cute Plover! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | May 20, 2016 at 09:47 AM
When light drapes over seawater it is magic!
Posted by: Penelope Puddlisms | May 20, 2016 at 07:21 AM
Oh no! Say it isn't so! Weather reports can be wrong! Yikes!
Just kidding. Love your scenes of this area 'cuz they bring back so many good memories!
Posted by: Lowell | May 20, 2016 at 07:19 AM
What a wonderful boat trip! The sky photos are gorgeous. So wonderful to captures so many shore birds.
Posted by: nancy chan | May 20, 2016 at 03:04 AM
Oh those beautiful sky/water photos! Looks like you had a wonderful trip! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Florence | May 20, 2016 at 01:53 AM
Wonderful shots from the beach. I like that first shot.
Posted by: Rajesh | May 20, 2016 at 01:12 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The Florida tourist board should hire you!
Posted by: Nan | May 19, 2016 at 10:15 PM
Wow - gorgeous shots!
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 19, 2016 at 09:21 PM