Some MS Beach Shots

[Riley Smith]

 It was Low tide! Bu I thought some pics of the beach might be enjoyable. And at least it was sunny and the water clarity for this place was phenomenal. Plenty of pelicans, and a young eagle from Graveline to the west of us. No...didn't get the eagle darn it. But I did get the white pelican last night in the light pool of the pier.

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It is not unusual seeing them swim around at night, and are visible in ANY reflected light. It makes for a strange sight to see several white blobs out on a dark black coastline.

Just before dark, I saw two monarchs hiding in the Spanish Moss on the old Labrot oak tree at the water's edge.

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There are all sorts of butterflies still about along the shore. And the pelicans stayed on the attack until black dark I think.

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Speaking of which, the crab guy has some cool friends!

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There were diamonds on the water today as we ate and I crept out the kitchen door and shot this one of Round Island and Middle River.

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[Captain Kidd]

This guy stopped by about 3 weeks ago. I had to take about 30 pics non-stop to catch him with his wings open.

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My daughter has really gotten into butterflies this last year - even planted a butterfly garden. She loves milkweed! Has joined several FB butterfly groups.

[Riley Smith]

The interface between the beach and the YARD is defined by a concrete wall as protection from hurricanes. There I let native plants grow to encourage butterfly diversity. Which is plenty, with all kinds of of butterflies, from tiny skippers to big tiger swallowtails. Some type is there almost all year, as the sea level elevation at that spot traps a little bubble of moisture and humidity among the slabs and protects from cold. The monarchs have been the main residents lately. There was a very nice sunset the other evening as we headed home to feed the chickens.

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