Day 205 - The Little Wanderer

The day started out dreary and rainy. Pat and I debated whether to head out to Conrad Beach for the 5:30am sunrise, but it was pouring rain, so we left a little later. When we arrived at the beach the sun was coming out and it was beautiful. We were lucky enough to spot and photograph our first Piping Plover (a very rare little bird that is only found in one or two pairs on a few beaches in Nova Scotia - placed on the endangered list) mixed in with a lot of Sanderlings and Sandpipers.

Later on we met up with Melanie and Barb and headed out to Canning and Medford (Bay of Fundy shore). We spotted a few Bald Eagles and hawks along the way. At Canning, we met a gentlemen walking with his two white dogs who showed us the way along the paths to the grassy mud flats (clay-like soil) and beach. I think the dogs just came along to show how well they can play in the mud... white plus red mud clay = not a pretty sight.. hehe

On our way back this little girl passed us by. Only a quick hello and a shy smile and she was on her way - all the while having a wonderful discussion with and singing to her little lamb doll . You see she had places to go, people to see, and things to do.

The late afternoon sun lit up the sea grass and red mud flats. On the far shore is Blomidon's North Mountain.

Sept 10 2008

Day 205 - The Little Wanderer

The day started out dreary and rainy. Pat and I debated whether to head out to Conrad Beach for the 5:30am sunrise, but it was pouring rain, so we left a little later. When we arrived at the beach the sun was coming out and it was beautiful. We were lucky enough to spot and photograph our first Piping Plover (a very rare little bird that is only found in one or two pairs on a few beaches in Nova Scotia - placed on the endangered list) mixed in with a lot of Sanderlings and Sandpipers.

Later on we met up with Melanie and Barb and headed out to Canning and Medford (Bay of Fundy shore). We spotted a few Bald Eagles and hawks along the way. At Canning, we met a gentlemen walking with his two white dogs who showed us the way along the paths to the grassy mud flats (clay-like soil) and beach. I think the dogs just came along to show how well they can play in the mud... white plus red mud clay = not a pretty sight.. hehe

On our way back this little girl passed us by. Only a quick hello and a shy smile and she was on her way - all the while having a wonderful discussion with and singing to her little lamb doll . You see she had places to go, people to see, and things to do.

The late afternoon sun lit up the sea grass and red mud flats. On the far shore is Blomidon's North Mountain.

Sept 10 2008