OCTOBER 28, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 

Beach Buoy and Another Dog arrived

 at 6-53 a.m.

The Person who walks the car park perimeter with headphones on did just that.

It was windy from the west.

They headed down the beach access ramp.

Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.

If nothing else he is a creature of habit.

They headed south.

The lady who walks the full beach, headed back north along the water's edge.

They shared distant waves.

Beach Buoy scattered some seeds for fourteen Crows.

They were midway between the sea and the strand-line.

Up ahead the Beachcombing Border Collie Couple were heading back north, stopping and stopping for finds as they did so.

The 6-59 sunrise had been a no show today.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog continued  south on the steeply sloping beach.

Three Oyster Catchers stood by the sea.

Their reflections made it six.

A Gull landed nearby, or was it two?

The Village of Seaton Carew to the north.

Symbolic or not, someone had placed a driftwood post in the sand.

Beach Buoy took a photograph.

It's the law.

The headed to the low level route.

OCTOBER 28.

 Drawing to follow. 

Thank you for looking 

OCTOBER 27, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 

Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed to the beach.

They parked up in Sandy Car Park.

It was 6-47 a.m.

The view north to Seaton Carew.

Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.

Moon over the Dunes.

To the north some Geese headed from sea to dune.

A strong wind blew from the south west.

It was a mild wind.

There wasn't much shifting sand.

The recent storm had shifted most of it already.

Beach Buoy fed some nearby Crows.

He dragged a heel in the sand to make a dip in the sand.

He sprinkled seed in it.

The lady who walks the full length of the beach was heading back to the north.

They shared distant waves.

The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple were heading back north too.

They walked the low level route.

The Sun peeked over clouds at 7-10.

"Morning Mate."

It was 7-14.

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted

THE

stone.

He scattered some seeds.

He topped up the wildlife water bowl.

He had a stand and think.

One of the Crows can be seen waiting...

To the north, Team Muzzled Dog made their way south.

"See you mate." 

Down the small slope.

The Crows flew up to the Stack.

They continued south along the dunes edge.

They reached Sand Martin Corner.

Beach Buoy had a sit on the driftwood seat.

He gave a distant wave to one half of Team Muzzled Dog.

They were on the beach below.

Up above, an aeroplane headed to the local airport.

They slid down the sandy bank.

Up on a nearby slope a photographer/twitcher stood.

There must be a rare bird around?

Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed back to the north.

Bright Sun to the south.

Bright Moon to the west.

Back northwards.

Distant wave to Stubborn Dog Stack and the Magpie landing there.

Continue on North.

A brief chat with the man who once had four dogs and now has three.

Beach Buoy heard birds.

He took out his phone.

It didn't sound like Geese.

He filmed and photographed.

It was Swans!

It was Seven Swans!

It was Seven Swans a-flying.

Seeing the Swans was special.

The fact that it was Seven made it extra special.

The Swans flew the man with his three dogs.

Eventually they headed inland.

Beach Buoy left the beach to others.

It was 8-15.

The Village Church Bells confirmed the time.

Two-thirds of Team Mick Aston Jumper walked The Esplanade.

Beach Buoy.

OCTOBER 27.

 Drawing to follow.... 

OCTOBER 26, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 

Beach Buoy and Another Dog drove to Sandy Car Park.

As they pulled up, The Esplanade Cyclist gave them a wave as he went to the south end.

It was 6-47 a.m.

They went down the access ramp to the beach as The Esplanade Cyclist headed back north.

There was a breeze from the west.

The wild winds had eased.

A Globe-like football lay on the sand.

Beach Buoy gave a run up.

He gave it a good kick.

Probably the best kick for around 50 years.

He collected five suitable stones as they headed to the tidal sand.

The Sun came up at 6-52.

The beach was fairly busy.

The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple were heading back.

Team One Black Ear were up ahead.

They chatted.

Hugo.

The Dog with one black ear. 

He's a good boy.

🤗

Mr Gunn/Lunn came along with Excellent Dog Alfie.

They joined the chat. 

Soon enough and they were all off on the own paths, at their own speed. 

Team One Black Ear returned north.

Mr Gunn/Lunn and Excellent Dog Alfie led the way south on their circular walk.

Clouds over the dunes caught Beach Buoy's attention.

They continued south.

Mr.Gunn/Lunn and Excellent Dog Alfie were already dots in the distance.

Beach Buoy walked and talked with Team Muzzled Dog for a while.

All too soon the Sun began to be claimed by the cloud.

Seven or eight minutes of the brightest lights.

That could be it for the day.

It was ...

They walked the low level route.

Three Crows watched and waited.

Beach Buoy added two sturdy stones to the sea defence.

They climbed the small slope up to Stubborn Dog Stack.

"Morning Mate." 

It was 7-17.

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted

THE

stone.

He scattered some seeds for the Crows.

He topped up the wildlife water bowl.

They had a stand and a think.

"See you mate." 

No sooner had they reached the low level route and three Crows were up at the Stack.

The last of the three to arrive.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog continued south along the base of the dunes.

Head to North Gare Pier...

to the South.

They went to check on that the driftwood bench was safe.

It was.

They dropped down onto the beach below.

They headed back north.

Back beyond the Tank Traps.

Up on the grey rocks, a Crow seemed to be monitoring their progress?

A Magpie stood up at Stubborn Dog Stack.

Beach Buoy gave it and the stack, a wave from the beach.

Back to Seaton Carew.

The man who once had four dogs passed by with three.

"Morning!" 

"Morning Paul" 

Distant waves were added.

A couple headed south.

Beyond them, the Pier repair squad had arrived.

They went to the wreck.

Luckily the tide was well out.

Otherwise they would have got very wet....

BEACH BUOY.