This past weekend, my wife and I took a trip out to Sandy Point State Reservation on the southern tip of Plum Island. The impacts of Hurricane Sandy and the recent Nor'easter were clear. The small dune that I found this flock of plovers taking refuge behind in early October is no longer there, as the beach is now one large flat expanse. It's fascinating to see the power of nature, and this was a prime example of the ephemeral existence of the beach environment.
View more of my photos of plovers.
Do you know how long it takes for sand dunes to recover and rebuild? And how does this impact the ground nesters like these plovers for the coming season?
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo Pat, so clear and a wonderful composition.
ReplyDeleteWow, so sad...nature can really be swift and cause crushing blows in life for human kind and wildlife. The image is glorious...I wonder what became of these beauties and others along the shore. What do they do, where can they hide...
ReplyDeleteBeautifully illuminated...And that classic Pat Ulrich perspective.
ReplyDeleteMakes my day!
Cheers Pat...
Nice lighting Pat, fantastic detail on the wing
ReplyDeleteWow, love the composition and the warm light here ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Pat. I love the rose hue of the sand.
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