An injured female Common eider. All along the way there were sea ducks (mostly White-winged, Surf, and Black scoters) and loons offshore. With some Gannets diving.
A pond hidden behind the dunes.
More clay cliffs.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
The Walk.
Low tide.
Another peat layer exposed.
Surf clams, all empty.
Flock of gulls flying up from the beach.
Another peat layer exposed.
Surf clams, all empty.
Flock of gulls flying up from the beach.
The Walk
Peat? An ancient cedar bog? with logs embedded in it?
Looking back to Coast Guard Light.
Heading north.
Eroding oak(?) forest.
Looking back to Coast Guard Light.
Heading north.
Eroding oak(?) forest.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Woodcock/Timberdoodle
I was pretty surprised to find this partly scavenged woodcock, dead on the road. It's distinctive head, beak and tail were missing so it was hard for me to identify. Its legs and feet are thinner and finer than I remembered. Sad to see one of my favorite birds like this, but good to know they are still around. Its three outer primaries are much thinner than the others, and I think make the winnowing sounds during their spectacular and mysterious breeding displays.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
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