First time out kayaking for 2015. Â Finally the wind, tide, and my early morning schedule cooperated!
A bit foggy…and had to keep moving to out run the gnats 😉  Good to be back on the bay.
Category: Life at the Shore
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Equipment- Avalon Beach Fill
Monday- 11am. Â An active staging area by the 8th Street jetty in preparation of the north end beach fill. Â Currently, beach and jetty access is open on 8th Street, and a lifeguard is stationed on 9th Street.
The only pipe in place is the one over the jetty. Â Pipes will be installed and run parallel along the beach to carry sand once the dredge arrives from Strathmere.
As the project proceeds south from 9th Street, the beaches on either side will be closed for safety reasons. Â Once the new sand is graded, beaches will re-open. Â Access paths over the pipe will be built (with sand).
Pictures: 8th Street jetty and 12th Street beach path (looking south)
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Another Beach Fill Update
The dredging and beach fill update posted on the Borough of Avalon web site: Â click here
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Heat Wave
I took this picture last Friday- the dedicated Stone Harbor lifeguards were bundled up and using the umbrella to block the chilly wind!
Warmer summer temperatures have returned 🙂
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Osprey
On my beach walks, I am able to observe the “ultimate hunters” at work- the osprey.I watch them dive into the ocean, emerge with a fish securely in their talons, and then fly overhead toward the marsh.
The “ultimate scavengers” (seagulls) follow close behind- just in case the fish manages to wiggle free!
For more information,
and to view the Osprey Cam, visit the Wetlands Institute web site.
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Under the Dome?
The sea breeze is often credited for preventing “weather” from ruining a beach day. Â Must be the case again today.
Rain all around…but not in Avalon or Stone Harbor  🙂
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Summer Solitude
A major perk of our low key 7 mile island: Â the ability to find a quiet spot even during the busy tourist season.
There are numerous natural areas frequented by more birds than people!
Enjoy the weekend.
