Egrets, herons and sunsets on Flying Point Road
Sunset, October 2013
I’m out on eastern Long Island right now. The landscape, despite the ever-proliferating McMansions, remains stunningly beautiful.
Flying Point Road and Mecox Bay.
And so do the birds.
Great egrets are everywhere.
Great egret flies over Mecox Bay.
Great blue herons, too.
Great Blue Heron fishes in Mecox Bay.
Usually the herons and egrets are loners. But sometimes they share a good fishing location.
Great Blue Heron checks to see if the Great Egret is catching more fish.
Many swans have flown away for the winter, but some still sail and dabble on Mill Pond and Mecox Bay.
Dabbling at sunset.
It’s always a pleasure to see the kingfisher (even if at too great a distance for a clear photo).
Kingfisher on a branch.
So, yes, it’s beautiful out here.
Just don’t come looking for direction.
Um, okay …
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Out walking the dog 
October 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Gorgeous
October 12, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Why, thank you, Ma Boy.
October 11, 2013 at 11:37 am
Feel i was on LI for a brief minute, looking around with you. nice respite.
October 12, 2013 at 3:41 pm
You would love it.
October 11, 2013 at 10:34 am
Beautiful pics, Melissa!
October 12, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Thank you, Tom!
October 11, 2013 at 9:59 am
A thrilling posting–look to the water, away from what happens on
land…One q.–do all the swans migrate eventually? Thank you
Melissa!
October 12, 2013 at 3:40 pm
I believe a couple of pairs usually stick around through the winter, as these seem to be doing. I don’t know where they go on the years when the bay freezes solid & the ice boats come out.
October 10, 2013 at 9:33 pm
Beautiful shots. Haven’t been in that area in many, many years.
October 12, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Thank you.
October 10, 2013 at 8:41 pm
I think the swans are pausing up here in Putnam . We saw about 50 when passing one of the reservoirs Sunday.
As for the McMansions out there. I haven’t been out to the East End for about 7 years but I was so appalled at their ugliness and dismayed that people had so much money to spend on garishness they would only live in for a few months..
Enjoy your stay.
October 12, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Oh, that’s interesting about the swans in Putnam. I really don’t know much about their movement patterns – interesting research topic. Since these swans are not native, but introduced generations ago, I wonder if they migrate or just move around their area. Hmm.
I agree completely about the McMansions. You’d be amazed how much building has occurred in the seven years you say it’s been since you were here. Much of it is gigantic spec houses that sometimes take years to sell. And some of the “homes” are so huge they look like country clubs or hotels.
October 10, 2013 at 8:29 pm
Melissa, that initial photograph’s beauty is staggering… It radiates peace and contentment. How lucky you are to be spending time there. And how lucky that despite “civilization’s” invasion with the McMansions, you can find such rural jewels. From a Canadian admirer – hope you have a wonderful weekend to continue to enjoy your bird colonies and friends.
October 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm
I do feel lucky, incredibly lucky, to be able to spend time here. And there’s something about being near the ocean that is deeply restorative. That particular sunset was remarkable.
October 10, 2013 at 8:23 pm
Ooooo, how pretty! :-)
October 12, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Thanks, Sally. It has been lovely.