Monday, October 18, 2021

Eileen's Random Travels

Eileen's Random Travels


I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.

I am sharing some images from our recent trip to Letchworth State Park, Mt Morris Dam controls the flow of the Genesee River, overlooks the Letchworth Canyon also known as the Grand Canyon of the East.

1. Letchworth State Park qualifies as one of the Audubon's Important Bird Areas. The open water below the dam has been known to attract over 2,000 Canada Geese in the winter. Other birds seen around the dam were the Turkey Vultures. 




A view from the Great Bend scenic overlook.





Some scenes from the Letchwork State Park, Inspiration Point, A distant view of the Upper Falls and bridge and views of the canyon walls. 



Below are views of the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls.







Birds and critters seen at the park, A Bald Eagle, Canada Geese, Dark-eyed Junco and a Chipmunk.









" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown



I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Cambridge, Maryland

A Maryland road trip on Aug 2-3 2021,  the photos are from our visit to the Cambridge Maryland marina on the Choptank River, the Choptank River Lighthouse and the town's World War One Memorial and fountain. 












The Crepe Myrtle trees were looking beautiful. 














The Choptank River Lighthouse is not very tall, we climbed the one set of steps to see a view of the Choptank river and marina. 




In the distance is the Rt 50 bridge, one of the twin bridges crossing the river. When the new wider bridge was built the older bridge became a fishing pier now called the Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park. 




Gulls and Cormorants hanging out on the marina pier. 




















Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

 July 5-6, 2021 for a short getaway and to see some different scenery we went to Shenandoah National Park. We spent the night in Harrisonburg Va , drove the Skyline Drive both days. We hiked on the Limberlost Trail and the Big Meadows. 

Click on photos for larger viewing. 

1. Various images from our Skyline Drive, the hike on Limberlost and Big Meadows, various wildflowers and scenic views. 




2. A skywatch and view from one of the many scenic overlooks on the Skyline Drive. 





4. White-tailed Deer crossing the Skyline Drive. 




5. Another look at the Deer, I enjoy seeing all wildlife. 




6. A Dark-eyed Junco was seen on the Big Meadows camp store parking lot. 




7. Some of the birds we saw on our Shenandoah visit and hikes, A Wood Thrush, Eastern Towhee, Chipping Sparrows, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker, White-tailed Deer, American Robin, Indigo Bunting and am American Redstart.






8. A larger image of the Wood Thrush





8. This was my first time seeing a snail in a shell. 




9. American Redstart, possible Viceroy butterfly, wildflowers, Indigo Bunting. 


10.
An adult Chipping Sparrow with what looks like a juvenile Chipping Sparrow.






11.  A closer look at the Indigo Bunting.






Shenandoah NP is one of our favorite places to visit, we try to visit as often as we can.  I hope you enjoyed going along on our little getaway and my photos. 

Friday, October 9, 2020

Eileen's Random Travels

Eileen's Random Travels


I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.

Our last morning for a Chincoteague sunrise.



A view from the road leading to the beach.  



Lots of White Ibis, Egrets and a Little Blue Heron





Two Northern Flickers on the trail


Some distant Chincoteague ponies with White Ibis





Our last for of the beach on this trip. 






" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown



I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!  

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Eileen's Random Travels

 Eileen's Random Travels


I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.

Sunrise from the Chincoteague Beach


White Ibis and Egrets




Walk on the beach, Chincoteague National Seashore




American Oystercatcher




Gulls, Terns and Cormorants



Large numbers of Egrets and White Ibis






Wild ponies at Chincoteague NWR


Assateague Island Lighthouse







Kites flying at the beach







Sunset at Tom's Cove, Chincoteague NWR






" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown



I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!  

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Eileen's Random Travels

 Eileen's Random Travels


I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.


Chincoteague Island Virginia is one of my favorite places to visit. I love seeing all the birds, the wild horses, the beach and lighthouse. We were there for 2 nights and 3 days. These are images from the first day.






Lots of Gulls, Terns, Cormorants and Sanderlings on the beach. 




A few of the wild Chincoteague ponies.  





The wildlife drive opens at 3 pm each day.  You can drive and stop to check out the wildlife along the drive. 



Lots of Egrets, Herons, Ibis and Cormorants are seen at the Chincoteague National Wildlife refuge. 




Sunset at Tom's Cove, the end to our first day during this trip.  







" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown



I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day! 

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

 Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Oct 21-22 hubby and I enjoyed a short getaway to Shenandoah Nat'l Park staying for the night in Harr...