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I thought my blog visitors might like to see some of the photos I took around noon today. Ft. Pickens closed at 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, but I discovered they re-opened this morning and hurried out to see how a couple of sea turtle nests fared overnight.
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In the Ft. Pickens area of Gulf Islands National Seashore, rain was very heavy at times and the surf had kicked up quite a bit.
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I was pleased to see Nest FP 8131 had held up. Though probably a bit washed, the elevation may allow it to drain quickly and hopefully we'll see a good hatch in mid-October.
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High winds were sending blasts of sand across the road.
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Leaving the park, I saw the lifeguard truck nearby, watching for anyone getting too close to the water. You'd think that would not be a problem today, but you'd be wrong. I actually saw a couple of dozen people out there! Being blasted with sand is uncomfortable at the least, but when winds are this high the beach is a risky place for people who wear contacts or children. Eyes should be carefully protected!
2 comments:
This is very strong stuff. Thank you for sharing your storm photos. I have linked this for my friends to enjoy.
Thank you so much for posting these pictures. I am nervous each time a tropical disturbance of any kind gets near Fort Pickens. I am always looking for info on Fort Pickens campground and how things are progressing. If you ever get to the campground, I sure would appreciate seeing photos of that too!
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