Hi! Despite it being an incredibly busy week with admin and lots of organisational duties at home, we’ve also been outdoors as much as possible including exploring more nature preserves. And this weekend is Memorial Day weekend in the US which means the high season has officially begun in the Hamptons.
Theo relaxed outside last Sunday (above) with a toy fan he had received in a birthday party goody bag.
I went and visited a small but breathtakingly beautiful small nature reserve right on the edge of Southampton Village. And watched the Osprey on their nest pole. I also wrote a post this week on wild birds of prey that kids can see in the Hamptons.
We went for an after school walk in the fields at the local nature history museum and nature center – SOFO. Theo loved watching the snakes he found under planks of wood.
We also spotted these two wild rabbits this week.
Luce after school on Friday.
The bees were out in our garden today.
Late on Wednesday – after Luce’s ballet class – I took my two to see the Osprey at the nature preserve I had visited on Monday. I call this shot ‘the ballerina and the fisherman.’
So I have quite a few nature preserves to write about this coming week – including some from the week before! But one of the special things about the Hamptons is all the wonderful nature trails to discover – such as my recent post about one with war bunkers and ocean bluffs – and soon swimming and sandcastles on one of the Atlantic beaches.
Hope you have a lovely long weekend and relaxing week ahead.
Cheers, Kriss
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
Love that first photo of Theo, and the one of Luce from Friday, but I think my favourite this week is the ballerina and the fisherman, such a beautifully atmospheric shot x
Kriss says
Thank you Sara – I must admit ‘the ballerina and the fisherman’ is my favourite too.
otilia says
Beautiful! I just love the 5th and the 7th picture! Your daughter looks so beautiful!
Kara says
Very lucky to see the Osprey – don’t think I have ever seen one in the wild. Love the ballerina and the fisherman shot – so peaceful
Jo Layboujrn says
Gorgeous photo’s Kriss. Theo and Luce are stunning. I love the last shot of Luce and the fisherman. Jealous of your location…..I’ve always wanted to go to The Hamptons!
Sarah MumofThree World says
I thought my favourite photo was of the rabbits (although the close-up of Luce was beautiful) until I scrolled down and saw ‘ballerina and fisherman’. Such a random capture – it’s so unusual, I love it!
Sarah says
Are the snakes poisonous? Even the rabbits are massive in the US!
76 sunflowers says
What a beautiful looking place, these pics have completely knocked my image of The Hamptons out! The last picture is simply stunning – one for the wall 🙂
Emma says
Gorgeous shots. It looks like a really lovely week, and what an abundance of wild life! 🙂
Nikki Thomas says
Such amazing photos you really do capture some amazing shots. The rabbit photo is my favourite and your daughter looks gorgeous too.
Funky Wellies says
All your photos are beautiful, but my favourite is definitely the last one.
So atmospheric! xx
Sophie RR says
Yes, the Ballerina and the Fisherman. Just lovely. Gorgeous capture.
Charlotte says
Beautiful photos, especially love the rabbits and that last one is stunning x
Cheenu Lott says
Lovely pictures captured by you ! Luce is so cute. It shows that you love doing photography when nature is at its best.
brinabird and son says
Wow love all the wild animals except the idea of snakes! A beautiful close up of your daughter.
Foz says
Gorgeous photo of Luce, so adorable! We have quite a few Bee’s in our garden at the moment too!