National Wildlife Refuge

Yesterday, it was unseasonably warm in Rhode Island, so I packed up Elsie and headed for the Sachuest Point NWR in Middletown, RI. I don't know what I was expecting to see really, but I thought it was a good excuse to get out. Here are some images from the day:
 
Fence leading to the refuge. In the background is Sachuest Beach (aka "Second Beach"), Middletown, RI. So crowded in summer we've waited for a parking spot in line for hours. But today it was all mine.
  
Weird little spiny pinecones.
  
Berries everywhere.
  
I wish I could have shot this tree from the other side so I could get the color, but I love the sun flare and the silhouette.
  
This is the refuge part of the preserve, where humans are not allowed! It looks like a prairie.


Then, I headed back to Easton's Beach (aka "First Beach") in Newport, which is adjacent to the famous cliff walk. It was completely littered with quahog shells! I guess they just rake them in the summer, because otherwise no one would be able to lay down their towel. 



These two doggies carried a frisbee between their mouths for about a half an hour. Neither would let go. Seriously! It was adorable.


Father and son walking on the beach.
I can't wait to go back to the refuge in the spring....I know they have tons of birds there that are not seen in other parts of the state.

4 comments:

Caitlin said...

lovely day for a walk outside. i am hoping our weather is nice tomorrow so i can explore with the camera :)

cute~ i like your new banner!

Mary said...

thanks! I actually made it using Picnik, a collage, used Epson's background and inserted my images. I know I am really craving spring now!

Georgianna said...

What beautiful images, Mary! I can just smell the wonderful sea air and the refuge looks like a marvelous place for a peaceful ramble. Thank you so much for your visit and kind comments! xo – g

Mary said...

:)))

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