Sandy Hook is a 45 minute drive from home.
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States.
It was designed and built June 11, 1764.
The light is still currently automated and on a clear night, it can be seen for 19 miles.
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse
The main reason for our visit was to see the seals...
I read that there were 20 plus seals resting on the rocks there.
These are the best pictures I could get with the lens on my camera.
They were about 300 feet from the fence line.
If you were to go, I recommend bringing binoculars.
We found this huge Osprey nest that has been here for years.
We have visited here before and we always see it.
The Osprey were not far from it.
Fort Hancock is a part of Sandy Hook, I'll share pictures of Fort Hancock tomorrow!
- still around the corner, there may wait a new road or a secret gate -
18 comments:
The seals look so cute!!!!! I had no idea they were this close to us.
Love lighthouses! Great pics... lighthouse and seals! Seals look very fat, healthy, and happy. Neat pic of Ospreys too.
What a pretty lighthouse. I always think I would not want to get close to seals for fear of them smelling nasty and maybe being mean. So the warning signs are good. I see you have been out on little adventures. I love that. I spent the weekend with one of my daughters and she took me on a couple short nature walks. I came home feeling peaceful, it was so good for me. Blessings to you , xoxo, Susie
I didn’t know we had seals here.
The seals look really happy, content and lazy! I think that's an osprey condo. Linda in Kansas
Wow that lighthouse, (I love lighthouses) is wonderful and what a large roomy lightkeeper house. The seals are just charming to see together and osprey condo as Drummajor mentioned sounds perfect!
Love the lighthouse!
What a beautiful area, a magnificent lighthouse, seals and Osprey. Could it be more perfect? Great photos, Debbie.
Osprey, seals and a wonderful lighthouse.
Great pictures.
All the best Jan
hi ruth, yes, they come to sandy hook each year at christmas time. many people call them the christmas seals. they will stay another few weeks and then be on their way!!
hi linda...they were far out but with binoculars and a good zoom lens on the camera, we were able to enjoy them!! they did look happy and content!!
Wow! You could not have had a more perfect sky to capture that lighthouse. Just stunning images.
hi susie!!! Yes!!! we have started to venture out a little more, doing outside activities and planning some trips for the spring. we both feel a little more comfortable being out in the world. we have even been eating out now and that feels wonderful!! walking outdoors, taking in nature is one of my favorite things to do, i'm glad you are experiencing that and spending time with family. i know march is a difficult month, i am sending you my love and lot's of extra hugs!!
We enjoy visiting light houses, that is a pretty one. Oh how exciting to see the seals and that is one beautiful bird, I still can't get over the size of their nests, that must be a bit of work!
The lighthouse will be closed for renovation this summer.
thanks for letting me know ruth. i thought it looked great, it has been painted since the last time i was there.
I love light houses. They remind me of my grandma who way buried by one next to her grandparents.
What a fun reason to visit the Sandy Hook one to see the seals. They look right at home on those rocks.
Lighthouses have always been a favorite of mine, but unfortunately, we have no need for them here. This one is very well kept! Glad the seals were still there for you! That would be cool to see!
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