March 25th, 2011

Out and About, Delaware Beaches, Rehoboth Beach, Silver Lake…Quiet, but not for Long

Looking out the window, all I can see is blue sky and sunshine.  I took a drive early this morning to Rehoboth Beach.  It was chilly, but you know what?  It was beautiful, as well.  I encountered a young woman walking her dog.  She had her pajamas on, still.  They were very stylish; but pajamas, they were.  She told me so.  She could not believe how pretty it was.  Warmer here vs. Maryland.  Yes, our Delaware Beaches give us warmer temperatures in the winter and cooler ones in the summer. 

The Rehoboth Boardwalk is pretty long and looking north, it was empty.  The beach, well, that’s a scenery I never get tired of.

Then I looked south and just as empty.  Oh well, it might be quiet now, but not for long.  Come that Memorial week-end, the gates will open and these coastal towns in the Delaware Beaches will be showing its visitors why there are so many people choosing to move to the area; not just the ones retiring, either.

I came to Silver Lake.  It is one of my favorite spots.  If you are coming into Rehoboth from the south side of Coastal Highway, it will be right there to your right. 

Silver Lake is part of the Delaware Birding Trail.  A variety of gulls and many waterbirds are found; a refuge for all of them.

And then I saw him; the beautiful Blue Heron.  He was just looking out into the water. 

There are 3 lakes; 2 in Rehoboth Beach; Lake Gerar and Silver Lake are partly fresh water and partly salt water lakes.  Lake Comegys is in Dewey Beach.  These 3 fresh water lakes are the closest to the ocean anywhere in the country.

Rehoboth Beach; lucky to live here….talk to you later…..

January 30th, 2010

Silver Lake…Birding…Activities…Delaware Beaches…Rehoboth Beach…

Silver Lake, Rehoboth Beach

Silver Lake is a small pond that is nestled amongst the cottages on one side and the beach estates on the other in Rehoboth Beach.  It offers a thrilling close look at a variety of wintering duck species.  It is a bird refuge.  You will find a lot of Canvasbacks, but it is also a reliable place in the state to find Redheads.  Ruddy Ducks and Mallards are in abundance along with different types of gulls and other waterbirds. 

If you are visiting downtown Rehoboth, you will probably come through Silver Lake.  In the morning visitors, locals and natives alike are walking their dogs, jogging, power walking and just enjoying another day at the beach.

I was driving around Rehoboth yesterday and took the following pictures not realizing that a post was in the works.  The waterfowl is at peace waiting for the winter storm which should be arriving today.

Relaxing on someone's deck

Should we plunge? We are not Polar Bears.

Forget it, let's waddle.

Better yet, let's fly in!!

Note:  Information on Silver Lake was taken from www.delawarebirdingtrail.org.

Just a few specks of snow falling, but nothing noticeable yet.  Have a great Saturday and talk to you later….