What I started to blog about Thursday didn't get done because of the Terrorist scare on the Naval Base. So, I will begin with this. My Day Trippin' to Padre Island National Seashore. Remember this is a federal park ...there is an entrance fee [unless you're a senior]. It's about 30-35 miles from my home, and the Park Road is through the grasslands between the Gulf of Mexico's dunes and Laguna Madre(pronounced Lah GOO nah MAH dray)-[part of the intercoastal waterway]. I drove through the park gate, which didn't have any park ranger there at that hour, and drove through the park as far as a passenger car can go to the end of the road that takes you over the sandy beaches. On the beach you can park your vehicle and get out and walk the shore. It was shortly past sunrise when I began my 10000 steps [five mile] walk, so a lot of photos can seem dark and birds silhouetted. By the way, this is the park where each summer they have several days of baby turtle releases...this year, sadly it's been canceled for the entire summer.After I finished my 2.5 miles and then make my u-turn to complete the 5 miles, I hopped back in the car and stopped at another area called Bird Basin. This basin is part of the Laguna...and most times of the year I can walk the flatlands and mudflats and find the endangered plovers. This time, I spotted only two, with three long billed curlews. And a rain-filled flat just near the parking lot, I spotted gulls, sandpipers, godwits, and of course, grackles. Then, it was time to head back home and prepare for lunch. I hope someday soon, Bud and I can stop [no, he wasn't with me] after walking and dine out. I'm ready for a burger and fries...INSIDE a restaurant, and not take out. [by the time you get home with take-out, it's too cold to enjoy and warming it up in the microwave makes the food tough!]. I'll wait.
I'll share today, some of my beach walk, then the next blog post will be Laguna Madre. Here goes:
Locally we call the park PINS [Padre Island National Seashore]...hence, the title for this blog.
You have taken beautiful pictures!
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Wishing you a nice weekend!
Thanks. Have a grand weekend yourself Ella.
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ReplyDeleteLove the seashore park and photos. The Terns are one of my favorite birds seen at the shore. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend! PS, your visit and comment are very much appreciated.
Y'know I always enjoy visits from you AND visiting you.
Deletelooks like a beautiful site for a walk and getting away from all the bad things like terrorist threats and quarantines.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Thanks for visiting Mae
DeleteWhat a beautiful spot. Sad that there won't be any baby turtle releases this year.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on wanting to go sit and eat in a restaurant
There are hundreds of people each time on the release date (again, the corona virus strikes).
DeleteI immediately thought of you when I heard about the attack. I also remembered going by the naval air station on one of the auto tours Ron’s mother and step-father would take us on when we’d visit. Corpus Christi is such a beautiful city. Again, your photos are captivating. Happy Memorial Day weekend!!
ReplyDeleteIt is. And we finally got someone on the city payroll that knows how to improve the streets...much needed!
DeleteHello Anni. Great serie of photos. Beautiful looking seashore. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite pastimes...beaching!
Deleteso glad when i got to the bottom you explained PINS... great job on the two merged photos. looks like he is fishing in that rolling water.. glad you could walkabout in the park. i have not seen waves in many years. our side of the gulf only gets waves at the beach when there is a storm out there. if there is a storm i stay home.. my mother loved waves..
ReplyDeleteI've been on the shore with barely any waves...and been there when the surf is dangerously high! I like seeing them both
DeleteWhat a beautiful place! I really like the series of pictures showing the surf and the birds. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's such a relaxing place to go.
DeleteOh, how you made me reflect on the days I could walk the beach and feel the waters on my feet and ankles. These are wonderful shots you have taken!
ReplyDeleteI love walking the beach!
DeleteWonderful photos! I just came in for a water break, have mowed the front and trimmed along the sidewalk, have the driveway and back to do next. Your photos are so peaceful, thanks for sharing ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteI tried bushes this morning, while Bud mowed the back yard. We're done now...too hot.
DeleteImpressed with your determination to get in the 5 miles. With such a lovely place to walk, it is probably easier than it sounds. Clever overlap of the tern fishing.
ReplyDeleteNo chore when the area I walk has enjoyable surroundings.
DeleteYour photos are a wonderful show!
ReplyDeleteA glorious place for a walk, and thank you for all the great photos Anni :)
ReplyDeleteMust be so nice to walk along the shore line.
ReplyDeleteI too am ready for a fast food burger and fries.
We haven't even had a take out for this entire time!!
Wonderful photos!!
I heard nothing about a terrorist scare, Anni! Oh my word!! Heck, the news doesn't cover anything but politics... as if there's nothing else going on in the world. Such gorgeous photos, as always. Thank you so much for posting them. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. I was going to say that I would love walking with you, but that would only slow you down, so I'll just enjoy your pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. What sort of Crab is on beach?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place PINS is, amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful walk and I love the photos.
ReplyDeleteThat's my kind of walk and scenery...someday, hopefully.
Really beautiful walk and great images. I miss the beach so much.
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LOL...I wondered where the PINS were! Glad you explained. I am ready to go sit down and eat some place besides here, too.
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