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.
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Day 83, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Anyone who knows this part of the coast will be familiar with the Phragmites Reed. This one was from Potters Bridge near Southwold where it forms an extensive reedbed. At this time of year we have last years seed heads.
Day 81, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
The winter storms have revealed some WW2 defenses. There ate 4 dragons teeth that jut out into the sea at low tide and some metal structure of which this bracket was once part of, very rusty and parts are covered in shells.
Day 79, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
On this last day of Winter I collected this Pussy Willow. One of many signs of Spring. Despite the cold weather there were bumble bees among the flowers. Also the Blackthorn is in flower with fresh young green leaves and the Alder trees on the marshes also with catkins (lambs tails).
Day 78, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Today some collected driftwood from Kessingland beach. After this winters storms there is an abundance of wood that may be from old boats or trees, these pieces are really sodden and heavy when collected and often end up a completely different shape and size when dry.