A walk into the sea

[birdienl]

This weekend, I went with my sister and a friend for a walk in a rather unique piece of nature. I grew up and my mother still lives at the Wadden sea coast, an intertidal area inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the small town of Peasens (I think in English it could be pronounced something like Paisence), there is a pier extending into the sea for about a mile. I thought I'd share some of the pictures I took with you!


Google Maps picture of Peasens and the pier
 

The dry mudflats


That would be my sister and my friend (they were wearing wellies, I wasn't, so they could tramp around everywhere, while I had to stay on the concrete)


A boat and the island of Schiermonnikoog in the distance


Beautiful lichens on the stones of the pier


The landscape: the wooden poles were placed in the '50s/'60s to aquire new land from the sea, but the project was discontinued and now the impact of waves and currents slowly erode the tidal lands.



We came across a nest of young hares: very cute! I do wonder why the hare mother left her young here amid the shells. Their camouflage colours do not really help them here.


Other side of the dike/levee. The town of Peasens literaly borders this sea wall. Sheep graze it to keep the grass short.


Comments

[wunderkind-lucy.livejournal.com]

What lovely photos! They make me want to go and see the Netherlands.

I've been to Europe twice, both for missions trips. One to Germany, and the other to Poland with a stop in London.

If I ever get a chance, I'd love to visit Netherlands. The pictures are always so beautiful, and I'm sure it's even more beautiful in person. :D

The hares are SO cute, and the landscapes are gorgeous! :D

[birdienl.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like the pictures and the landscape. I grew up with this landscape, so you tend to forget how beautiful it really is. All I need is one of those spring days and a Sunday afternoon walk to remind me, though.

[moonreviews]

Mooie foto's! Daar wil ik nog wel een keer heen :)

Groetjes,
Selene

[birdienl.livejournal.com]

He dank je! Leuk dat je even langs bent gekomen op mijn LJ. Ik heb je ook toegevoegd als vriend! Ik vond de posts op jou LJ ook erg interessant.

[xjustinyx.livejournal.com]

This looks like a really interesting place! Beautiful photos... I'll have to visit someday :) I've never been to the Netherlands but definitely want to go.