bright

Daffodils provide a welcome splash of bright color.

pink petals

An early tulip decorates the garden in shades of pink.

a tidal river

Today was cool, sunny, and very windy - but still a good day to wander to the coast.

Since the beach at the wildlife refuge is closed for the piping plover nesting season I headed to the north end of Plum Island to walk along the Merrimack River. It was almost low tide as I looked out across the river.

daffodil smiles

A daffodil looks to the ground; it makes me smile.

first forsythia

Forsythia have started to emerge, decorating the landscape with a pop of bright yellow.

at Halibut Point

Exposed granite decorates the coast in Halibut Point State Park.

You can see more photos from Monday's visit by clicking here to visit the gallery Halibut Point :: 2024.

rocky coastline

While rainy days are predicted for later in the week, today's dry weather tempted me to head to the coast.

I wandered through Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, MA, enjoying the rocky coastline. It was a good place to soak in the beautiful landscape.

painted

The petals of this dwarf iris appear to have been painted.

The flowers wear a delicate beauty.

windy

Cool temperatures today were chilled even more by a brisk wind.

Luckily, previous spring-like weather encouraged early spring flowers to emerge. I found the first daffodils of the season sheltered by a stone wall in Maudslay State Park.

looking to the north

Rippled sand and pools of water decorate the beach as the tide flows out.

from a walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge