Tag Archives: France

Tides at the beach

Posted on 28/06/2026 by Patricia

June 15-17th, Côte d’Opale. The tides dictate the population density: at high tide, the sandbank is empty, at low tide, it is is occupied. The light grey sea veals and coal dark seals do not mix. The mussel season has … Continue reading →

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Sleeping beauties

Posted on 28/06/2026 by Patricia

June 15-17th, Côte d’Opale, France. Taking every opportunity to have a nap with their youngest, the mother seals take position on the first emerging sand dunes as soon as the sea withdraws.

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Lazy beach guests

Posted on 28/11/2025 by Patricia

Baie d’Authie, Pas-de-Calais, Sep 11th, 2025. The seals of Berck-sur-Mer look as if they have all day for a nap, but the sea tides are quickly changing their comfortable setting.

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High points of the Vosges

Posted on 10/10/2022 by Patricia

Oct. 6 – 9, Vosges, East of France. Autumscapes and wildlife from a very short stay, with an inspiring start at Haut-du-Tôt…

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