While in Virginia Beach we went on another nice walk. We discovered the Pleasure House Natural Area last year. This wasn't the longest walk we had as we didn't want to be too late leaving. I get a little nervous navigating paths in the dark, where there might be stumps and bumps along the walkway. Too many twisted ankles over the years I suppose.
This is where we see Green Herons, Egrets and various other birds, but apart from one solitary duck sighting, there were no others. I am thinking they are enjoying the warmer weather further south.
It didn't stop us looking though, or enjoying these beautiful surroundings.
Not sure when we will be back, in the spring or summer perhaps.
Beautiful area to walk through. Amazing that you show no other people.
ReplyDeleteYes it was very quiet too. We saw maybe three people for the time we were there.
DeleteBeautiful photos, Denise, and your first and last...stunning! I think it is wise to not walk pathways in the dark, it's hard to see and one can get injured.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, and I'm glad you agree about walking in the dark. Too many lessons learned over the years for me :)
Deleteit looks so peaceful. we lived on a lake through my teen years. I spent a lot of time on the end of our dock enjoying the beauty. the last photo is my favorite...so beautiful.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Marie
That must have been a very happy childhood Marie. Thank you for stopping by and hugs back to you, Denise :)
DeleteI would love that place, and that last shot is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose :)
Deletewhat a wonderful and oh so beautiful place to visit. awesome shots of all that natural beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra :)
DeleteBeautiful photos. You had a great time over there.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly did and thank you too Gigi.
DeleteA beautiful interesting walk in this beautiful place. Great photos are this and I can understand at dark it will be dangerous when going!
ReplyDeleteWith you it is so warm and cold in Germany!
Greetings Elke from the north of Germany
Thank you, it felt good walking around there, in the light :) Greetings to you also Elke :)
DeleteLovely.....
ReplyDeleteThank you LC. I just tried to leave a message for you and not sure if it got through okay as I kept getting an error message. What I said was, "Oh no, I've forgotten bags too but not in so much snow. Glad the cashier had it still. Sure makes for pretty photos. Stay warm :)" Hope you read it from here :)
DeleteThis place looks very peaceful. I would refrain from being on a hiking trail after dark as well.
ReplyDeleteGlad you agree William, thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteThis is a gorgeous place to birdwatch, or just to walk. Your first picture is my favorite, the gorgeous blue sky and the pine needles.
ReplyDeleteIt is normally but today we just had a wonderful walk, no birds as such. I have had a problem leaving messages this morning Ginnie. I tried to leave one with you but I got another error message after being directed to the "I am not a robot" feature. What I said was, "Poor baby, I wish him a very speedy recovery Ginnie. Know how worrying this must be." This was about Simba and I really do feel for you all.
DeleteI love the lake surrounded my forest
ReplyDeleteMe too Gosia. Trees are always very picturesque.
DeleteHi Denise and what a wonderful place to go for a walk, its appears not to be cold so most strange not seeing any wildlife. Super images of a delightful spot. All the best, Regards John
ReplyDeleteI agree John, I was hoping to see more but it wasn't meant to be. Thank you for the kind comments and I wish you a very enjoyable week, Denise :)
DeleteBeautiful walk. Our nearest nature area (next door to our RV REsort) is a lovely walk but I very seldom see birds there -- I have to remind myself that it is good just to be out in nature and the fresh air.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was telling myself at this place Sallie, no birds but lovely surroundings and I enjoyed my walk.
Deletelooks lovely but I now worry about ticks and snakes, so do not enjoy the south. I loved the Egrets and the Herons down there though
ReplyDeleteHi Janice, fortunately didn't have a problem with either. Didn't seem to have a problem at all with ticks last year, though we are careful when we go out walking. We usually stick to the trails and don't go off the beaten path.
Deletebeautiful area to walk in.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, it certainly was.
Deletea very nice walk denise! are you getting these winds we have down here today? crazy!!
ReplyDeleteHi Tanya, I mentioned earlier that those winds had died down, but I have been hearing the trees rustling around a bit. Hopefully it will blow through soon.
DeleteAwesome pics, D!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cloudia :)
DeleteLooks like a great place for a walk. Love your last photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marleen :)
DeleteYour photo's are lovely, what a gorgeous looking place to have a walk
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will enjoy it Linda. We didn't know about this place in all the years we have been visiting, not even when we lived here back in the 80's for two years. It is one of those hidden jewels.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are absolutely beautiful! I enjoyed you sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me happy Mildred. Thank you :-)
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