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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Saturday Critters #628

The calm before the winter storm... 


Yesterday, we took a ride to Howe Street Beach.
We always enjoy the 10 minute drive, to see how the ocean is reacting to the upcoming storm.
The sky was a muted gray, the air was so cold I could barely handle the chill...


the ocean was calm the sand was free of footprints.



The gulls could feel it coming in the air.


This tree was made completely of shells, with names and messages written on them,

this snowman...shells also.


There are markers and shells at the base of the tree, so you can leave your name or a message.



Howe Street Beach, Bayhead, New Jersey

Today's positive thought...
This year my favorite experience was...
- watching the KC Chiefs play live at Giants Stadium -

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16 comments:

  1. Jim and Barb's AdventuresDecember 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    How cool is that?!?! Love the seashell trees and snowman. It is so hard to capture flying birds. Waterfowl are some of the most challenging for me. Sea gulls are at least a little more cooperative as they are a little slower. Love the detail in your pictures.

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  2. Dicky BirdDecember 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM

    That is really cool, the beach Christmas decorations.

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  3. DrumMajorDecember 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM

    So pretty even while waiting for a storm. Interesting how the fences protect the dunes. Linda in Kansas

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  4. 21 WitsDecember 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM

    What lovely views, you live in such a gorgeous place, even with a pending storm it's truly a lovely peaceful feeling place. That Santa is adorable, at first, I really thought is that a little human child or something real? it's outstanding. Stay safe and all the best to you in the coming new year!

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  5. eileeninmdDecember 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM

    Hello Debbie,
    Beautiful views of the ocean! Did you get the ice storm?
    I like all the decorated shells, the Christmas tree and the Snowman are wonderful. Love the captures of the gulls in flight. I wish you all the best in 2026, a happy and healthy New Year for you and your family. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  6. Leslie's GardenDecember 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM

    It looks terribly cold! I love the tree decorated with the sea shells and the snowman. Beautiful photos of the beach and sky. Have a happy New Year.

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  7. JeanieDecember 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM

    These are all wonderful but those gulls in flight -- wow!

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  8. RedPatDecember 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM

    The sky in that 1st shot is wonderful. I wonder how the beach is looking today?

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  9. Lowcarb team memberDecember 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM

    Loved seeing all of your photographs, but the gulls in flight, very special ... you captured them perfectly.
    Stay safe in the storms.

    All the best Jan

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  10. Marie SmithDecember 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM

    Great shots of the gulls! Love that shell tree!

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  11. acorn hollowDecember 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM

    What a wonderful idea.
    Happy New Year
    Cathy

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  12. Beatrice P. BoydDecember 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    The shell decos are so NJ shore, Debbie, and made me wish that one year we could have seen them before relocating…maybe in the future.

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  13. VillroseDecember 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    The beach is beautiful in the winter too. Happy New Year!
    /Irene

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  14. The Happy WhiskDecember 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM

    How cool is Frosty! And the tree. Neato!

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  15. ConniecrafterDecember 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM

    I saw on the news that parts were getting a lot of snow, was wondering how much had effected you all.Great pic of the gulls taking off. I love the snowman of shells :). Hopefully all of that doesn't get ruined in the storm!

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  16. DeniseinVADecember 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM

    Such fun to visit here. Loved all these festive photos. Thanks Debbie and how splendid the gulls are.

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