SEATON SANDS 10 JULY 2109.

6-20 pm.
It was Muggier than if Malcolm Muggeridge had been Mugged and someone had taken his favourite Mug only to be caught when he recognised them from a police Mug shot.

Before stepping onto the Beach, Beach Buoy went to talk to two of the twitcher types that were watching over the Little Terns.
He asked "How many chicks?"
"About twenty."
They  went on to inform Beach Buoy one had flew, some were running around the nest site like Roadrunner and some eggs were still to hatch.

Beach Buoy was hoping that it would be cooler down by the water's edge.
It wasn't.
It felt like it may thunder?

Beach Buoy's #2minutebeachclean

By the time they arrived back on the promenade , the thunder threat seemed to have moved out to sea, beyond the white bunting Yachts.

BEACH BUOY.

SEATON SANDS 08 JULY 2019.

It was 7-15pm.
Four twitcher type continued their watch over the Little Tern Nest Site...Hats off to them. They have all put loads of time in.
It was a cool evening with a breeze from the south.
Promenade walkers walked as cyclists cycled.

The Sky and Sea were gorgeous; as usual.

BEACH BUOY.

NORTHUMBERLAND 05.06 & 07 JULY 2019.

05 July 2019.
Beach Buoy had been to work until 3 pm.
Nothing was booked, no definite plan as such.
5 hours later.. already been to campsite to check in and time for a late tea beside Budle Bay: a
two minute drive from the campsite. 

The Sun made a late show just as it was time to head back to the campsite.

06 July 2019.
As usual Beach Buoy was up at daft o'clock.
He and Stubborn Dog did a ten minute walk to Budle Bay once more; the tide was high.

After breakfast and a hot shower it was time to head off.
A check of the crossing times showed that today would be an ideal time to go to Holy Island. It would be safe to cross from 9-50 am until 4-05pm... perfect times for a day trip.
They arrived at 10-10 am after the short drive from the campsite.
First stop was a Cafe for breakfast and a coffee.

Then the Beach!

Then the boat cabins.....
A bucket list tick ✔️.

Beach Buoy was like a kid in a sweet shop on a trolley dash.

The Cabins were brilliant.

Some boats were the correct way up.

But then again.......

A Bench with a view...

Stone stacks down by the sea beyond the Castle.

Beach Buoy  doesn't think the Castle has a bad side?
It looks fantastic from any angle.

A good few hours walking and another Cafe stop later and  it was time to head back to the mainland with an hour to spare. It would have been nice to stay on the Island when the tide came to surround it. No campers allowed, so maybe one time a Bed & Breakfast would be a thought?

Next stop Berwick....Three fishermen were dotted along the Pier. A Seal popped up nearby by a one fisherman said to another; "Did you see the Labrador?'
Beach Buoy presumed that is the name given to seals in these parts?

Then a short drive across to Spittal Beach.
Spittal seemed to be a good driftwood beach?
Beach Buoy and Stubborn Dog had a stand and think. 

Spittal Beach with Berwick Pier in the distance to the North.
A brew in the van .....
Then it was time to head back to Base camp.

07 July 2019.
Bamburgh was a couple of miles south from the campsite.
Japanese tourists made their way out of the dunes and thanked Beach Buoy as he stood to one side to let them pass with ease.

The tide was way out.
A hero Dad did the long walk from the soft dry sand near the dunes, with two colourful little plastic buckets to fill them with sea water for two toddlers waiting with Mam by a pop-up tent.

Beach Buoy and Stubborn Dog headed south for short walk, with a view of the Farne Islands.

The Farne Islands, just off the coast.

Bamburgh Beach looking South.
Kite flyers flew their large kites and they hit the sand with a thump as they made their way back to earth.

Then it was a walk through the dunes to get back to the Van that was parked just below the Castle.

Next stop.....Seahouses.
The tide was well out.. so they went on a wander...

Seahouses at low tide with Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island out in the distance.

Seahouse's Powder Store... well away from any houses.

It was a lovely afternoon.

Seahouses Lifeboat  ... GRACE DARLING
Next stop Fish and Chip Shop , then a slow 83 mile drive back to Seaton Carew....

Tired and can you see his face on his back fur?

Beach Buoy 

SEATON SANDS, 03 JULY 2019.

It was a hot sunny evening in the North East Coast Village of Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, England.
There was a lovely refreshing breeze from the South.
The twitcher types continued their sterling job of looking over the Little Tern Nest Site from the promenade.
It was 7pm.
Stubborn Dog went on strike as soon as they reached the promenade.
Beach Buoy picked the little dog up and sat him on the promenade wall; they would a stand and think.
The cool breeze was lovely on the face after a hot day.
Eventually they made it to the water's edge and headed South.

The sea was glorious, the colour and the sound can lift a tired soul; it did.
Out in the Bay. ten yachts played follow the leader as they all leaned, angled by the wind.
Their white sails looked like a line of washing out on the line of a busy seaside hotel.
Beach Buoy went back to the van.
The dog was watered and Beach Buoy grabbed a non - alcoholic  beer from the fridge.
The dog fell asleep in his bed .
Beach Buoy drank his drink and nodded off for twenty minutes.

BEACH BUOY.  

SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL. 02 JULY 2019.

Beach Buoy and his mate Stubborn Dog arrived in the Car Park at 7-38 pm.
There were still plenty of cars in Car Park and people on the beach.
On the promenade two twitcher types from last nights group, stood with tripod and zoom lenses.
They were watching the Little Tern nest site.
It was a warm night with a refreshing breeze from the south.
The tide was out and going out even more.
As they headed for the water's edge, Beach Buoy noticed about  30 or 40 keep fit types heading from the dune edge, back to the Car Park.
 

The evening was calm but the sea did have a bit of a roll about it.
The Sun had been out but then hid behind a cloud the shape of a baby elephant.
In contrast to last night, the horizon was a sunlit corridor.
Any white paint on ships out at sea glowed like a beacon.

It was a peaceful and relaxing walk.
The southern end of the beach was pretty much deserted as they had a slow walk back.

They did pass a group of four Magpies that were
 beach- combing.
Beach Buoy sang the rhyme in his head 
1.2.3.4
4. For a Buoy

 Beach Buoy,

SEATON SANDS 01 0719,

Beach Buoy and Stubborn Dog arrived in the busy car park at 7-25 pm.
A group of seven twitcher type stood guard over the Little Tern nesting site.

It was warm.
the tide was well out.
The light changed minute by minute.
Out on the horizon angled rainfall was heading across the bay in a  Southerly direction.

The wet sand down near North Gare Pier reflected the sky perfectly.
Out in the Bay, the wind turbines stood motionless with outstretched arms.

Then it was back to the North.

A face in the clouds watches the beach as the rain continues south.

Well done Hartlepool Council...
Poppies on the sea front


BEACH BUOY.