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Nova Scotia Coast in a Gale

December 13, 2023 • Leave a Comment

I toured the eastern shore of Nova Scotia during a December gale from Martinique Beach Provincial Park, to East Chezzetcook, West Chezzetcook, Lawrencetown Beach, Conrad's Beach, Cole Harbour and finally finishing at Peggy's Cove.

The highlight of the tour was meeting a gathering of Common Mergansers, the largest such gatherings I have ever witnessed. No doubt they were sheltering away from the coastal surf.

Wind gusts up to 100kph sandblasting my face was a reminder of Nature's fury. I was almost blown over at Martinique Beach

West Chezzetcook

Wind Surfers at Play

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Gathering of Common Mergansers

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Wind Surfers at West Chezzetcook

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Gulls Hunkered Down From the Wind

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Peggy's Cove Light

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Keywords: Birds of Nova Scotia, Canada, December Gale, Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove

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