Howdee all,
A few nights ago Jeff and I went for an evening walk on Captiva Island..Blind pass area.
Look at this massive shell mound!
It was close to sunset and we were here for a walk..
so we didn't go thru this pile.
We walked the beach..like some of the birds do.
The skies to the south were stormy and dramatic.
The clouds were moving and changing..
We walked north for a few miles...
Turning south to look at the clouds...that were creeping toward us.
We thought there was a possibility this storm would miss us..
So we kept walking…
We wanted to catch the sunset…
We continued to walk north away from the car.
We noticed the dark clouds above us.
Moving over us and toward the north..
Then the gray clouds let loose…'
I took no more photos…
We quickly packed up the camera in a waterproof bag and ran back to the car.
We ran for about a half hour….a bit before we reached the car the rain stopped.
We were sopping wet….but enjoyed the exercise.
Jeff was impressed I could run for a half hour straight.
Ha…You do what you have to do..
I am loving Sanibel and its beaches…today on our beach walk we saw the continuing
Black Skimmers, Royal, Sandwich, Fosters Terns, Laughing, Ring-billed, Lesser and Great Black backed Gulls. Red knot, Western Sandpiper, Snowy Plover, Black-bellied plover, Sanderling, Dunlin, Rudy turnstone, Brown Pelican.
Nice storm shots! Typical Florida weather. Looks like you're having a good trip.
ReplyDeleteVery cool storm captures, Dawn! Neat dramatic clouds. There is nothing like a Florida downpour.
ReplyDeleteDawn what gorgeous pics! I love that place! I have only been there once back in 2003. Wow, look at all those shells! Amazing! Ha! I knew you were going to get wet and I, too, am amazed that you ran for 1/2 hour straight and in sand too! That is very hard to do! Those photos are worth it though!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great shots worth the storm catching up with you, and some exercise too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and a very impressive bird list.
ReplyDeleteBrave souls to venture out for a sunset in the face of a storm. We love Sanibel Island and Ding Darling. It my favorite Florida next to Corkscrew Sanctuary and Hammon Stadium in Fort Meyer where we get to watch the Twins in spring training...:)
ReplyDeleteDina J
ReplyDeleteThanks Dina! We are having a super trip.
Julie G.
Thanks Julie~it was a great downpour..soaked to the bone. Luckily no lightning.
Kathiesbirds ..
Thanks Kathie~ the drenching was certainly worth it..plus I did need the exercise..hee hee
Gaelyn ..
Thanks Gaelyn..I needed the exercise!
Gene
Thanks Gene~Some awesome birds to be seen here!
troutbirder
We haven't been to Corkscrew this visit but plan to do so. I guess lots of people like to come to florida for spring training. We havent attended any games yet.
Wow! Just amazing scene shots Dawn.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy!
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