Winter sea scape

We had a chance to tour the Southeast Connecticut coast this past weekend. The sea birds are getting set for winter and the humans have done their preparations for the likely weather to come.

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Sandpipers at the bay

Continuing our review of late summer visits along the Connecticut shore, we found these sandpipers, probably greater yellowlegs.

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Sparrow at the house

During our visit to Connecticut several months ago, we had a visitor up close. This House Sparrow, I think, is a frequent user of the bird bath and feeders provided by my brother.

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Another one gets away

As I visited the Poggy Bay marsh in late summer, I spotted a heron hanging around the boat dock. Typically, as I slowly approached as carefully as possible, it detected my presence and did not opt for the photo opportunity.

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Upside down at the pond

If you look closely, you will notice this is an upside-down image of the No-name pond today. The calm afternoon provides an impressive reflection.

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Leaves of gold

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The burning bush

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The November version of the Pond

The Woodbury Pond in early November becomes a quiet place. At least this year. Last year, my journal says we saw kayakers, mallards, and a couple of boats during this time. Maybe people are back to work? Maybe they have the Covid? They have opened the dam that keeps the lake full during the other seasons, so there is more exposed shoreline. The pond level is the lowest I can remember. We visit almost every day, so we will keep you posted.