Monday, March 12, 2012

Captiva Evening~Florida

Howdee all,

A few nights ago Jeff and I went for an evening walk on Captiva Island..Blind pass area.

captiva evening_001Look 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.

captiva evening_002We walked the beach..like some of the birds do.

captiva evening_003The skies to the south were stormy and dramatic.

captiva evening_004The clouds were moving and changing..

captiva evening_008We walked north for a few miles...

captiva evening_012Turning south to look at the clouds...that were creeping toward us.

captiva evening_014We thought there was a possibility this storm would miss us..

So we kept walking…

captiva evening_019We wanted to catch the sunset…

We continued to walk north away from the car.

captiva evening_020Past some Willets..

captiva evening_024As the sun started to set..

captiva evening_030We noticed the dark clouds above us.

captiva evening_033Moving over us and toward the north..

captiva evening_032

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..

captiva evening_027

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.

9 comments:

  1. Nice storm shots! Typical Florida weather. Looks like you're having a good trip.

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  2. Very cool storm captures, Dawn! Neat dramatic clouds. There is nothing like a Florida downpour.

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  3. Dawn 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!

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  4. You got some great shots worth the storm catching up with you, and some exercise too.

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  5. Great photos and a very impressive bird list.

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  6. Brave 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...:)

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  7. Dina J
    Thanks 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.

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  8. Wow! Just amazing scene shots Dawn.

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