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Beach Rules
Posted by Jody on June 1, 2016
Posted in Beach Safety Tips, Tallies & Tips, Today's Special | Tagged: beach, beach photography, beach safety sign, beach sign | 4 Comments »
Careful!
Posted by Jody on October 23, 2015
Tijuana Slough Beach
A Closer Look
Careful!
Such a shame.
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This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge theme is “Careful.”
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Posted in Southern California Beaches | Tagged: beach, beach photography, beach sign, Careful, Tijuana Slough, Weekly Photo Challenge | 11 Comments »
Thanks Dad!
Posted by Jody on June 16, 2015
“Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention…”
~ Rachel Naomi Remen
Thanks Dad!
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Happy Father’s Day!
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Posted in Today's Special | Tagged: beach, beach sign, father, Father's Day, Happy Father's Day | Leave a Comment »
Cabrillo Beach, California: a Monday Evening Walk
Posted by E.G.D. on February 21, 2015
Aloha, Beach Treasures and Treasure Beaches world! I know a good many of you have been asking “Hey, why haven’t Jody and Greg been posting as often?” It is time for the big reveal: they were super-busy getting their business affairs in order so that they could go on the cruise of a lifetime! Of course, now that they’re actually on said cruise, we all get to enjoy the fruits of their labor through their quite delightful photographs. Behold! Cabrillo Beach:
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- Sand, Surf and Sun (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- Watching over you (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- Warning! (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- Sand, Surf and Sun (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- Sand Cycle (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- Treasures! (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- Sand, Surf and Sun (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- This little guy is enjoying the beach, too. (Photo © Jody Diehl)
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- What a lovely day! (Photo © Jody Diehl)
Have a great day, preferably at the beach- E.G.D.
Posted in Beach Birding, Beaches of North America, Pacific Coast Beaches, Southern California Beaches | Tagged: Beach Bird Watching, beach photography, beach sign, beachcombing | 5 Comments »
A Friendly Reminder
Posted by Jody on March 14, 2014
Cabrillo National Monument
“Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.”
~ John Howard Payne
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge topic is “Inside.”
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Related Link: Hermit Crab: A Different Kind of Beachcomber
Posted in Southern California Beaches, Tide Pools, Today's Special | Tagged: beach sign, Cabrillo National Monument, hermit crab, inside, postaday, San Diego tide pools, Weekly Photo Challenge | 14 Comments »
Please Don’t Feed the Birds
Posted by Jody on June 19, 2013
Please don’t feed the birds!
Have you seen “Please Don’t Feed the Birds” signs like these? They seem to be popping up more and more along beaches and within our coastal communities. I’ll admit to being one of those people who cringes when folks are feeding french fries and bits of hamburger buns to nearby seagulls, even more so if it’s happening while we’re dining at a beach side cafe (Eeewwww). Seriously, I’m wincing just thinking about it!
Why? Because, when people feed shorebirds and waterfowl:
◊ Waterfowl can become concentrated in small urban environments that are not capable of supporting large flocks.
◊ Waterfowl may become malnourished and risks of disease increase.
◊ Birds can become nuisance animals at feeding sites and other areas where they congregate.
◊ Unnatural concentrations of waterfowl can cause overgrazing and erosion, which may be undesirable for other species.
◊ High concentrations of fecal coliform bacteria contribute to unsanitary conditions and to closures of beaches and shellfish beds
Source: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
Waiting for a treat?
As a result of the detrimental effects that hand-feeding gulls, geese, ducks, and swans has on both the environment and the shorebirds/waterfowl, a law was passed in 2003 banning the feeding of wild waterfowl throughout the State of Rhode Island. The Rhode Island DEM put together a wonderfully instructive brochure which addresses the problems associated with the feeding of our beach-going fine feathered friends: 5 REASONS WHY FEEDING WATERFOWL IS HARMFUL.
Here are a few more first-rate resources:
East Devon District Council (UK): Seagulls – Frequently Asked Questions
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation ~ Please Don’t Feed The Gulls Brochure.
Alliance for the Great Lakes ~ Beach Trash and Wildlife
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“For most gulls it was not flying that matters, but eating.
For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.”
~ Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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Have a great day at the beach!
Posted in Beach and Coastal Wildlife, Beach Birding | Tagged: beach, beach sign, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Please Don't Feed the Birds, Richard Bach, seagull, shore birds, waterfowl | 10 Comments »
Beachless in Pittsburgh: The Water Steps
Posted by Jody on May 31, 2013
Pittsburgh’s convenient TPlus light rail service stops very near the Water Steps at Riverfront Park on the city’s North Shore. That little gem of knowledge clinched my decision to tote a 6 & a 4 year old to the Northside last week for a break from the ennui of our Downtown hotel. The “Water Steps” is actually an impressive fountain consisting of 500 blocks of Pennsylvania’s Butler County sandstone along with shallow pools formed by the cascading water. The water first spills over a 4-foot waterfall before tumbling down, around, over, and through the staggered, multilevel steps. The expansive sloping lawn next to the Water Steps serves as a make-believe beach scene, with scantily clad folks stretching out on towels and blankets to relax and soak up the sunshine.
Tour Boats Pass by the Water Steps on the Allegheny River
I found out about the Water Steps from the Pittsburgh Official Visitor’s Guide, which urged the out-of-towner to “play in the water steps near Heinz Field.” From that (and the very inviting full-page photo) I knew it was a family friendly oasis. Once we arrived, it was pretty easy to see that many other families were regular day visitors to this lovely flowing fountain fronting the Allegheny River. The two little ones had an absolute blast playing and splashing in the water, hopping from level to level with their new found friends. As the morning progressed, older kids and adults came to laze around and cool off, too.
Duck Tours Pass by the Water Steps on the Riverwalk
I didn’t know this before our visit, but there are no nearby washroom facilities or changing areas at the Water Steps. That certainly began to concern me as the fountain filled up with people of all ages, some accompanied by their furry four footed family members! It also made for some pretty fancy maneuvering to get the kids changed out of their wet clothes!
The Water Steps
As we prepared to pack up and head back Downtown for lunch, I was pretty surprised to find a sign way high up near the top outside corner of the Water Steps warning people NOT to swim or wade in the water because of the slipperiness of the steps.
WHAT?
Is this eye-catching fountain just an attractive riverside water feature or is it an an interactive urban splash and play pond? It really doesn’t seem to matter!
Show and Tell: Where do you head for some waterside fun in your favorite beachless town?
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Helpful links for other beach-starved visitors to Pittsburgh:
Notable fountains outside Downtown Pittsburgh
Posted in Friday Finds, Inland Shores | Tagged: beach, beach sign, North Shore Riverside Park, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, postaday, The Sign Says, The Water Steps, Weekly Photo Challenge | 20 Comments »
Just Say No…
Posted by Jody on May 20, 2013
Posted in Beach and Coastal Wildlife, Today's Special | Tagged: beach, beach sign, Santa Cruz California Beach, Save Our Shores | 5 Comments »
Japanese Tsunami Debris: What Beachgoers Need to Know
Posted by Jody on January 31, 2013
Yaquina Bay, Oregon Coast
Will you be heading to the beaches of North America’s West Coast this year? Beachcombing is one of the greatest pleasures for seashore enthusiasts, and the West Coast is well known for delighting us with a bounty of beautiful beach treasures! From driftwood to Giant Rock Scallops and sand dollars to polished agates, Mother Nature uses time, tides, and currents to provide us with the most fascinating finds.
Beachcombers in Hawaii, and from California to Alaska, might also expect to find an increased amount of ocean debris washed onto beaches over the next few years. According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), due to the massive 9.0 Japanese earthquake and devastating tsunami of March, 2011, tsunami caused marine debris is already arriving on our Pacific shores. (Check out NOAA’s Tsunami Debris Sighting map.)
NOAA is leading efforts with federal, state, and local partners to collect data, assess the debris, and reduce possible impacts to our natural resources and coastal communities.
There is no reason to avoid beaches. Radiation experts believe it is highly unlikely any debris is radioactive, and the debris is not in a mass. Beachgoers may notice an increase in debris near-shore or on the coast, adding to the marine debris that washes up every day. The public should continue to visit and enjoy our coasts—and help keep them clean.
Tsunami Debris Watch sign posted at Yaquina Bay, Oregon
Ocean Conservancy has a wonderful website which includes an abundance of interesting and informative topics having to do with the expected arrival of tsunami debris. Subjects include:
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Tsunami Debris 101Get straight answers to the facts and myths of tsunami debris and what we can do to help. |
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What is Tsunami Debris?How can you tell tsunami debris from regular ocean trash? Our scientist has the answers. |
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Tsunami Debris Field GuideLearn about the most common items that have been washing onto beaches in large numbers. |
We always try to encourage our fellow beachcombers and shore dreamers to “know before you go!”
Tsunami Debris: Find it. Bag it. Leave it. Now we know!
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Posted in Beach Treasures - Beachcombing, Beaches of The Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Coast Beaches, Sand and Shoreline | Tagged: beach, beach sign, beachcombing, Japanese tsunami debris, marine debris, Ocean Conservancy | 7 Comments »
Signs that make you go “Yay!”
Posted by Jody on August 3, 2012
“Are we there yet?”
This way to Boulder Beach!
Yay! Grab your sand pail!
Boulder Beach, Lake Mead, Nevada
Now, where’d he go?
FYI: The boy with the sand pail image is the National Park Service’s pictograph to signify a designated area for “wading.”
Where will you be wading, swimming, sunning or beachcombing this weekend?
Posted in Friday Finds, Today's Special | Tagged: beach sign, Boulder Beach Lake Mead, Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 7 Comments »
