We woke early this morning to bright skies and sunshine - most frustrating having had a full day of wild weather on Saturday.
As we had to leave Chincoteague to drive back today, we headed out to the beach early to enjoy what we could of the sunshine.
As we had to leave Chincoteague to drive back today, we headed out to the beach early to enjoy what we could of the sunshine.
The seabirds who had been struggling against the strong wind and blowing sand during the storm were happily feeding in the shallows.
The beach was largely deserted - just a few families setting up for the day and some fisherman patiently waiting for a bite.
We followed the trail to the Assateague Lighthouse - built just after the American Civil War it is now automated of course.
But no lift, so we plodded gently up the iron steps to the top.
The views of the salt marshes, back to Chincoteague and out to the Atlantic beach were worth the climb.
The views of the salt marshes, back to Chincoteague and out to the Atlantic beach were worth the climb.
Back on the ground, we stopped to photograph some Great Egrets..
Handsome birds! Passing by quietly in the water below was this creature..
Difficult to see but we thought perhaps a Muskrat rather than Sea Otter, although both are apparently sometimes seen around the islands.
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