Frozen Creek

                         I had Blacks Creek to myself and my dog during the recent deep freeze.
                                                 Waiting out a winter storm today.

Make Way . . .

This handsome mallard was spotted dabbling in Blacks Creek.

Icy Flow

Winter has finally begun to place it's icy grip on Blacks Creek.

Estuary Art

Peeking Through The Clouds

Caught some golden light on the Blacks Creek Estuary this past week.

The Fleet

Blacks Creek makes for an idyllic summer scene.

Summertime ... and the living is easy

The Blacks Creek boating program is in full operation catching those summer breezes off the Atlantic.

Wading For A Snack

The rough water in Blacks Creek added some nice background texture for these two waders.

Snow Pass

A few weeks ago a heavy machine cut a pass through a behemoth dirt infused snow pile so that people and canines could make their way to the Blacks Creek Estuary.  The walls have melted quite a bit since the first cut through.  (Quincy Daily Photo will be posting sporadically until some technical issues get resolved.)

The Eagle Has Landed

Yesterday, I was treated to a sighting of an adult bald eagle and two youngsters flying over Blacks Creek and landing in the trees along Furnace Brook Parkway. 

I was only able to get a record shot with my point and shoot before they took off over Merrymount.

The estuary is partially frozen so I don't think the eagles will be harvesting too many fish here.

I played around with some post processing to bring out the details.
    Happy Monochrome Monday!



Here's my record shot with two of the eagles catching some air along the tree line.  I have been scanning the sky for these magnificent creatures for a few decades.  I was thrilled to see my first bald eagle in my home town. 

Golden Glow

The checkered-top water tower on Long Island is seen beyond Blacks Creek.  The water tower is useful to pilots flying into Logan Airport in Boston.  The late afternoon light paints a golden glow to this scene.

Golden Limbs

I spotted this gnarled tree 
bathed in golden light 
as the moon was rising 
over Blacks Creek.

Winter's Warmth

It's been an unusual winter so far - no snow or ice on Blacks Creek.

Painting On Glass

Happy Monochrome Monday from my favorite creek.

A Ducky Day

Ducks are busy feeding in the estuary at Blacks Creek during an astronomical high tide.

Dock Glow

The dock and ramp at Blacks Creek glow with the beautiful autumn light. 

Birdy, Birdy in the Sky . . .

Hopefully that QDP "pause" was refreshing and I will have some new images for QDP.  I spotted this hawk flying above Blacks Creek;  I need some help identifying it.  Is it a juvenile Gyrfalcon?
Happy Skywatch Friday!

Doggone!

Daisy the dog goes for a dip in the creek to cool off while taking in the beautiful sky.

Paddle to the Sun

Days End

A young recreation worker secures the boats as the sun sets on the pristine Blacks Creek lagoon.  The William F. Ryan boating and sailing program operates not only during daytime but also in the evening and on weekends.   Happy Skywatch Friday!