Shorebird Festival

Cold, drizzly, cloudy day a low tide in the morning so not much to see.

There were some moose that were close, I am still working on those pictures.

Had some fun at the Homer Spit when I came across a guy making giant bubbles. The children that were there were having a great time.

Birdwatchers in the afternoon when the tided come in.

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Sandhill Cranes

Went out to Beluga Lake and Bishop's Beach before going into work on Wednesday. I was able to catch a Moose fairly close up, plus, Shorebirds and Cranes. I have many more pictures, I hope to get many more this weekend during the Shorebird Festival this weekend. I have to work today and want to get back out to take some more picture this morning, so just a quick post.

Moose at Beluga Lake.

Sandhill Cranes at Bishop's Beach.

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If you ever get to Homer go to, Two Sisters Bakery in Old Town, order the Chocolate Bread. You will not be disappointed, so good, oozing with chocolate. Have to stop by again this morning.

Does It Ever Get Dark Here

The night is getting closer to the morning and the morning is getting earlier. I am getting no sleep. Up at 5 this morning, at least Esther is no longer sticking her nose down my throat to wake me up. Nothing like a collie nose rammed down your throat.

Of course they decided they are hungry, jumping around doing their we are ready for food dance. Complete with sound effects that set off the decibel warning on my iWatch. Esther barks, Lola, the beagle howls like she has cornered a fox, Bea, the other collie, just waits to be served. While the first two scarf their food, Bea is very dainty and slowly eats each piece one at a time. Esther and Lola are shut in the mud room for their feeding, food dishes set on the floor quickly and your hand removed before it becomes part of the feeding frenzy. Where as, Bea is served her food, in the kitchen the rug, with a splash of water added.

Completely socked in this morning, I did take a drive to all my usual spots. I have been waiting to catch a shot of what, the Merlin Guide, identifies as a Black billed Magpie. I have seen them around almost every day, today, they put on a little show for me and I was able to get a few picture. 

I shot a couple of seagulls in formation, too.

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I am looking forward to this weekend as it is the Shorebird Festival in Homer. I am hoping the birds were notified.

Morning is Coming Early

Up at 5am, fed the dogs and let them out.

Threw my camera equipment in the truck and headed to the Spit for the sunrise. I arrived as the sun was creating the mountains across Kachemak Bay. The clouds were only allowing a small amount of light to come through.

From the Homer Spit across Kachemak Bay.

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I went to a few spots looking for migrating birds, though I did spot two Sandhill Cranes, they were too distant to photography.

The other night when I was taking a picture of the Hook at sunset I took a selfie. I turned and saw my shadow, the camera and tripod surrounded by the Hook on the wall behind me.

Bishop's Beach

Set out for the beach this morning looking for the migrating birds, unfortunately, I didn't see any. I met up with an old family friend, whom I was recently introduced to. The tide wasn't as far out as yesterday, though we were still able to explore some tide pools. See if you can identify what is in this picture.

I did get a few shots of a gull going after fish in the tide pools.

After I went out to the Spit as the creamery was opening and I have been wanting some ice cream. I had a Mint Chip Hot Fudge Sunday for a late lunch. Burned off all those calories walking.

I visited an art store that I have been passing since I got here, always when they are closed. Many very nice pieces.

After, I headed back to the house, figured the dogs might like to get out for awhile.

Working at the Store

Spent the past few days at the toy store, haven't been out much beyond that.

I did leave early today to go to Bishop's Beach for a walk, as there was a very low tide this morning.

Bishop's Beach Low Tide
Homer Alaska

After I was relieved from work I headed out to the Spit. It was very windy and though I drove to my favorite spots nothing was happening. I did catch this beach walker, walking the Spit, looking across Kachemak Bay.

I then went to the, Coal Point Fish Market, and bought some scallops and salmon.

I came back to the house and finalized the configuration of the iMac, then sent my order off to Apple. They will get back to me in a week or so to confirm it. It should arrive about the time I return home.

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Moose at Beluga Lake

I headed out early today as I had to take the truck in to have the tires changed out. Knowing that they get very busy, I left early and arrived one hour before they opened, I was third in line. Chatted with a biologist while waiting, he talked about researching Elk antler size, that he had studied in New Mexico. Very nice gentleman from Eastern Europe.

After checking in I set out for, Beluga Lake, I was hoping to see some Sandhill Cranes, I didn't see one. On the walk over, a moose crossed the street in front of me. As I got closer to the airport I saw he had stopped in the field across from the airport.

Moose by the Homer Airport

I was about to go down the steps to the viewing platform, when I saw some moment in the bushes. I went over to investigate and found an Arctic Hare.

Arctic Hare by the Homer Airport

I proceeded on to the viewing area and found many moose out grazing.

Moose and Calf at Beluga Lake
Homer, Alaska

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I hadn't heard from the tire store so I headed back to see how it was going. The truck was still out front so I took a seat and read. After awhile the sales consultant asked which vehicle I was waiting for. I told him and he said he had called and left a message for me at 8:15, which I never received. 

I should say that when I loaded the tires in the truck I saw they were almost bald and had a feeling that they would not put them on the truck. 

That was the reason for the call. 

Now the truck is my sister's the studded tires had to come off and I had now been there since 7am. My sister in out at sea tagging sharks. At the moment they are too far off the coast to receive any phone calls or texts. I sent an e-mail to the boat, which if they are working they will not receive or look at for awhile. Had to make a decision, so there are now four new tires on the truck. finally got out of there at about noon.