A few egg cases that have been washed up on the beach at Kessingland, Suffolk. The are better known as Mermaid’s purses or Devil’s purses. I am not 100% sure but I think these may be from Thornback Rays.
Day 88, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
In the midst of storm Katie down on Kessingland beach. I was armed with only a small sketch book this morning as anything bigger would have been too difficult to keep hold of. The sea this morning was bubbling with fury in the +40mph winds with gull whipping along. Also the sand was whipping along on the surface. This was one of a few very quick sketches trying to get home before the rain that could be seen in the on coming black clouds.
Day 87, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Back down the coast from Kessingland and a walk to Benacre Broad. Again the sea was very rough and the sun was in and out of the clouds. These pieces of tree are sitting on the clay at the northern end of the broad, they are really smooth and pale in colour. Some still have their root systems as they were wrenched from the cliffs most likely on the southern side of the broad.
Day 86, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
On such a windy and wild day the coastline will take a bashing. So it seemed appropriate to sketch the Pill box that has fallen off the cliff top and that now lies perched against the fragile face. High tide was coming. It is not so long ago that this was a little way inland, never defeated in war but defeated by nature and the relentless sea.
Day 85, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
The pool beside the hide at Island Mere, RSPB Minsmere. The wind kept rippling the water and kept the Bearded Reedlings and Reed Buntings deep in the reeds. Over the reeds Marsh Harriers were constantly quartering.
