#sandreplenishment

This week’s walk on the beach had the brakes put on it because of the work going on. A beach re-nourishment to restore erosion.  Pipes and equipment were in full motion this afternoon pumping in and leveling off the sand.

Tybee Island Georgia beach re-nourishment

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Tybee Island beach sand re-nourishment

Tybee Island Pavilion and pier sand being replenished

Above average January temperatures brought visitors to the beach for an opportunity to watch the workers.  The birds had an eye out as well for fresh fish in the mounds of sand.

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A black bird with his toes in the sand

Beach visitors got a rare opportunity to watch a re-plenishment program in motion

We kept wondering when one of the machines would get stuck.  The tide was moving in.

Bulldozers leveling sand as the tide comes in

To get a few steps in we walked out onto the Tybee Island Pier.  It also gave us a better view of the project.

The waves roll in and the wheels roll out

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Fishing pier as an observation area during beach re-nourishment

Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion

Tybee Island is a barrier island off the coast of the state of Georgia.  It’s a year round vacation destination with mild temperatures throughout the year.

And if you happen to find yourself heading that way, and you like to eat seafood you may want to check out the “Crab Shack”

Seafood restaurant at Tybee Island Georgia

  Thanks to Jo’s Monday Walks for keeping me moving 🙂

Have a happy day and thanks for stopping by

Alice