Belle Haven, View to Jones Point Light, Eagle

Jones Point Lighthouse, lit in 1856, is the white building across the water. This 2003 shot shows the early work on the new Wilson Bridge.

This shallow bay has exposed mud flats at low tide. Many wading and water birds may be seen and Bald Eagles are not unusual. One may be seen flying just below the twigs in the upper right. The strange "flaw" seen as a light line running from the upper right toward center is not a flaw. It is an object deadly to wildlife and responsible for many sad sights among waterfowl--monofilament fishing line left to entangle necks, legs and wings. It is not unusual to see waterfowl with a leg nearly amputated with this stuff that is left by fishermen who do not pick up after themselves.

...looking at that pictures of yours is like seeing something i knew very long. Although i was there just some days - thank you for sharing :)

cu ... michael

p.s.

i told you that we come over again in fall? The east coast again - up to the north: Maine, Vermont etc...

You got around the Mid-Atlantic area pretty well that trip. I'd guess not many international visitors cross the 301 Potomac River Bridge. I personally have more fun away from the "big sights" and particularly enjoy just wandering without firm schedule in Europe where there is such good public transportation. It is such freedom to not have to rent a car.

If you do those states you will beat me! I have been all over an never to real New England. I love rocky coasts, Cornwall being a favorite, and Maine has some great ones. Got to go sometime. Too many places, too little time!