Day 346 (1/2) - Polly's Cove

This cove is not too far down the road from Peggy's Cove. Its about a 1K walk up some small inclines which eventually you arrive on top of one of the cliffs about 70ft/25m above the cove. Peggy's Cove Lighthouse would be located to the right (not in this photo). It was the first time there, with lots of ice still around on the trails, it was a little tough to explore. (I landed on my butt, slipping on leaves under the snow, not the ice - go figure).

Geologists dated the rocks/erratics and large white granite back to the Ice Age. They even traced the origin of the rock to South Africa. Nova Scotia traveled a long way over millions of years. As the glaciers moved over the rock, minerals were ground into the marble. Its very interesting to see. Trees don't really grow that high here. Locals refer to this area as the barrens - mostly stunted growth and lots of cranberry bogs.

I didn't know at the time, there were three harbour seals sunbathing on the farthest rock. Seals are very elusive and move quick. They really hide from man. If you spot one, they have already picked up your scent and begin to disappear.

Funny thing happened while cruising the other coves around St Margaret's Bay, I saw a male Merganser, all in breed colors showing off for some brown ducks. I think he was a bit confused. hehe He got the hint soon enough and flew from the area.

Mar 14 2009

Day 346 (1/2) - Polly's Cove

This cove is not too far down the road from Peggy's Cove. Its about a 1K walk up some small inclines which eventually you arrive on top of one of the cliffs about 70ft/25m above the cove. Peggy's Cove Lighthouse would be located to the right (not in this photo). It was the first time there, with lots of ice still around on the trails, it was a little tough to explore. (I landed on my butt, slipping on leaves under the snow, not the ice - go figure).

Geologists dated the rocks/erratics and large white granite back to the Ice Age. They even traced the origin of the rock to South Africa. Nova Scotia traveled a long way over millions of years. As the glaciers moved over the rock, minerals were ground into the marble. Its very interesting to see. Trees don't really grow that high here. Locals refer to this area as the barrens - mostly stunted growth and lots of cranberry bogs.

I didn't know at the time, there were three harbour seals sunbathing on the farthest rock. Seals are very elusive and move quick. They really hide from man. If you spot one, they have already picked up your scent and begin to disappear.

Funny thing happened while cruising the other coves around St Margaret's Bay, I saw a male Merganser, all in breed colors showing off for some brown ducks. I think he was a bit confused. hehe He got the hint soon enough and flew from the area.

Mar 14 2009