Bonavista - Summer _ Fall 2005

Growing up in Bonavista, to me the arrival of the caplin always signified the start of summer. Although the caplin seem to be rolling on the beaches a little later in recent years, the children and adults still enjoy this annual event.

Young boys catching caplin.

Taking it easy.
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This young fellow helped me catch a delicious meal of caplin. Sorry I can't remember his name. Looks like he has a big one on the end of his line this time!

Another indication that summer has arrived is the appearance of the dandelions. To most people nowadays, dandelions are considered to be weeds but I still think of them as the first flowers of summer.

Of course there are lots of other flowers growing wild around Bonavista.

A walk around the boardwalk reveals many other types of wild flowers and grasses..

Many people still plant their own vegetables in small backyard gardens within the town.

Gulls, curlews and sandpipers (Beach birds) rest on the rocks in the center of O'Deas P ond

Lots of birch for the winter

This old boat has seen better days.

A lot of improvements have been made around the War Memorial on Church Street.

The ocean can be rough even in summer. View of Cape (in background) from Spillar's Cove.

In late summer/early fall, lots of kelp washes ashore in the "Windless" beach.

Ditch joining O'Day's Pond to the ocean

Tiny wharf in Spillar's Cove

Berry Pickers in Spillars Cove preparing for a day on the barrens.

Spillars Cove viewed form the berry hills.

Solitary berry picker

The Reward

Beautiful sunset over the boardwalk.