Tag: pacific ocean

Whimbrels

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On the same beach on which the Oystercatchers we feasting on Mussels there was a small group of Whimbrels hanging out, resting, and also foraging on the exposed bounty of the sea.

Like their large relatives the Curlew, Whimbrels nest on open tundra of Alaska and Canada. It seems that this must have been a group heading towards their breeding grounds and perhaps took a stopover on this beach to rest and fuel up.

Most of the group was resting on freshly exposed mussels beds a veritable Whimbrel bed and breakfast so to speak.

Beautiful birds we rarely get to observe so seeing this flock was quite a treat.

As the tide went out

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As the tide rolled slowly out the Black Oystercatchers rolled in to feast on mussels freshly exposed. As this pair feasted on mussel and crab we feasted on that brilliant orange bill , yellow and orange eyes and pink legs of these beautiful birds in the early evening light. And oh yes, that wonderful call when they take to the air.

Seeing and hearing the Black Oystercatcher always gives us the feeling we have reached our destination on our occasional trips to the Pacific coast.

Seeking Solitude

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Seeking Solitude where sea and sky become one.

A foggy morning in the the Acous Peninsula made it easy to feel the solitude we set out to seek in this magnificent place.The sea and sky were both a silver grey and the trees a greener shade of green.

Photographed on a kayaking trip in 2015.

A quiet start

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After the hoopla it’s nice to have a nice quiet start to the New Year.

Looking out into the Pacific ocean on a foggy morning on Vancouver Island.

You might not be able to see into the distance but there is still plenty to look at.

Rocks, water fog and sea.