Birch Bay is a shallow bay, sheltered by islands, and rarely has even much of a ripple on the water. This trip up there a storm was moving in from the west and the waves were breaking on the beach. A couple of seagulls were enjoying the weather.
The wind was so strong that they had to lean into it to stay up on the rocks.
Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I often wonder how birds are not buffeted this way and that way by winds. Gorgeous photos, lovely JoAnn. Love the beautiful barn and the tulips in your header.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey are hardy birds.
ReplyDeleteThat new header shot...wow! And I loved the shots of the gulls! Hope you have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteKind of like our waterfront. With no wind it is as calm as a lake. But in a storm it can get metre high waves or more, especially out in the middle. - Margy
ReplyDeleteNice post. Love that area too
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I like when they get paired up for photo shoots! heehee! Beautiful! Enjoy your weekend girlfriend! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Birch Bay, but my parents go frequently. It looks like a pretty place. Those birds are holding well for their photo shoot.
ReplyDeleteSo clever to lean into the wind, and to look so good while doing it! Not a feather out of place! Enjoy the rest of your weekend - I am glad to be home again and catching up with my blogging buddies!
ReplyDeleteI guess those webbed feet keep them stable while the winds blow. They're probably used to taking a battering from the elements.
ReplyDeleteSuch a contrast to our week end over here JoAnn, where the weather has been record breakingly hot (it is set to cool down tomorrow).
ReplyDeleteI love watching the gulls in the morning when I walk down to the beach. I know that some people call them scavengers, but I like them, and their cries!
ReplyDeleteHello, JoAnn
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to late commenting. I just got home from our road trip and I am now trying to catch up on my commenting. I enjoy your gull photos. The visit to the bay sounds nice Great captures. Thanks so much for linking up your post. Have a happy day and weekend ahead.