The photos were taken with my iphone on our first beach walk. I haven’t taken my Nikon to the beach yet, but will soon! This bird is a Willet and part of the Sandpiper family.
We finally made it to the beach! It was a long drive and we stopped along the way to visit our old home town and friends from my husband’s childhood and earlier days of married life. We hadn’t seen them in years, so it was a nice way to break up a long drive.
This is a Snowy Egret known for their golden slippers.
This beauty is a juvenile Gull. The specific type of gull will be known in a couple years when it loses its brown colors and turns white with markings and features of its species.
Another photo of a Willet. They were gathered along the shore catching a bite to eat between waves.
We walked on our favorite beach early in the morning before the sun broke through the clouds and fog. I can’t tell you how good it feels to take beach walks. Next, our son and daughter-in-law will be joining us. They met in college at UC Santa Barbara and love to visit and stay with us when we’re here. Our DIL surfs, so it will be a delight to sit at the beach with a book and watch her in the waves.
Evening Photos:
What a change from the morning to the afternoon. The sun is out. People are on the beach, but it’s not crowded at all. It never is.
Look at the American flags. Love it!
Is that a gorgeous view or what? All I need is a few dolphins leaping through the surf.
What is on your agenda this week?
Beautiful photos! Enjoy your holiday! 😎
Thanks! It’s so nice to be in cool weather.
Very nice. Santa Barbara is a beautiful town.
It’s so beautiful. When our son was in college we started vacationing here.
I love shorebirds. They’re such graceful creatures…
It’s fun to go from desert birds to shore birds.
Enjoy yourself EA!
Thanks! I will savor every moment. Hopefully the heat will be gone when we return home.
Beautiful photos! Enjoy the nice weather, beautiful views, and time with family.
I’ll enjoy every moment.
Incredible, Elizabeth!! So glad you made it to the beach!
Thanks! It’s so gorgeous here and the cool weather feels wonderful.
Amazing! I had no idea about the golden slippers! Fancy, fancy…and all the photos are fab! 💝💝💝
Thanks! It’s beautiful here I don’t think I could take a bad photo!
They are amazing, truly! Enjoy, enjoy! 💝
I will! 💕
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Beautiful! Love the birds, especially the snowy egret. And of course, the waves! 😊 ENJOY! No hurting injuries allowed!
Thanks! I think I’ll use the Snowy Egret for my Bird of the Week challenge. Not sure I’ll get more photos, but I’ll use the ones I have.
A great one to use!
Thanks!
Beautiful photos Elizabeth. A good start to the vacation. Enjoy yourself and your time with your son and daughter in law. Hugs
Thanks! I’m looking forward to their visit!
Have a wonderful time together. 💞💞💞
Love the beach and bird photos! We’re busy getting the condo we just bought reconfigured for us. Involves a lot of shopping—which I do NOT enjoy. I’ll be glad when it’s all done and we can spend some time there.
Where is your new condo? I didn’t even like packing for our beach trip. Thank goodness no shopping was involved.
In the north part of our county, closer to the ski area, etc. Very different environment from our home in the desert close to New Mexico. It will take some getting used to—the close proximity to people and amenities, the busybody HOA, etc. Rules, rules, rules!!
We live in an HOA for the first time too since we moved to Arizona. But they are very good. No complaints so far. Good luck with your shopping!
Great photos! Those U.S. flags look awesome.
It’s such a beautiful beach and the flags add to it.
Absolutely!
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I’m so happy you are getting some much-needed beach time. How sweet to be able to visit your old friends and your old stomping grounds. I love the Sea Birds. 🙂
I live through the desert all year long for our beach vacation. Because of our long-time friends that live here, through the years, we’ve become friends with their friends. It’s a much more hectic social schedule at the beach for us than home!