As some of you know…my husband and I spend a lot of time down at the South Jersey Shore. Matter of fact, we are hoping to retire & move down there in 5-6 years (or) less if I have my way! LOL
So…let’s get on with my “Almost” Wordless Wednesday post for this week…shall we? We shall!
One of the things we love about the Jersey coast is all of the beautiful water fowl and coastal seabirds that live along the coast. There are several areas that are nature preserves and are protected which you can visit.
Last spring we took a nature walk tour and walked through one of the protected marsh areas and saw many coastal birds in their natural habitat. This photo shows 4 beautiful geese that we encountered that day and I was really surprised that they were not freaked out that we were there. Matter of fact, about 10 minutes after this photo was taken…they came even closer to us which was really nice.
How many of you enjoy hiking and walking the coastline? What about birding? We love to go bird watching too!!!
I love all of Nature and her beauty and mystery. I am so at home in the woods, at the shore, anywhere I can “commune” with wildlife, flora and fauna. With all due modesty (LOL), I learned about all the plants, and animal life in the Northeast. (I can recognize any birdcall here) When I was younger, and things were different, I’d spend all my vacations in restful areas where I could watch birds, snakes, frogs, salamanders , trees, starfish… you name it! Now, I am in an apartment in NYC and the only wildlife I get to see are roaches and rats. That is true. So……I will satisfy my longing for the shore though your pictures! Please post more!
Birds in preserves like this one have become accustomed to people within their natural habitats Since most of the birds are protected they have not developed any fear of humans. I love being able to walk in a natural setting like this one.
That’s a nice photo. They must be used to people. A lot of the time, they just scatter when they see a human.
It looks so peaceful and a great place to retire and enjoy.
Didn’t realize the beauty in that area. I like hiking in the Adirondack area and central NY but have never been to the Jersey shore. Looks lovely.
How pretty! I can see why you would want to go to Jersey Shore to see the birds and water. You are lucky to get to live by such a beautiful place. I know I would love to go to see Jersey Shore!
I’d love to walk along the coastline if it weren’t 1,000 miles from Colorado. I walk around my little lake and watch the birds.
I have never been to the Jersey coast, but I hear from friends and family it is really beautiful and awesome place to spend outdoors. It would be a great place to retire for sure.
Heather, I love being out in nature…especially along the Atlantic coastline! Hubby and I both enjoy birding, especially water fowl, owls, raptors and various shore birds. I’ve got 2 bird feeders, 4 bird houses and 2 bird baths on our property.
I love walking along the coastline and I love bird watching. I love to see the geese and ducks flying in formation. I just got done filling up the hummingbird feeders a little while ago boy they sure are little piggys I just filled them up yesterday. It seems the older I get the more I appreciate nature and the splendor of the scenery on this wonderful planet. Thanks for sharing this post.