Pretty Flamingo

A "Greater Flamingo" (Phoenicopterus roseus) at Lion Park, Jersey Gold. The traditional pink colour derives from their diet of shrimps. Captive birds are paler due to the lack of shrimp in their diet.

For Weekend Reflections.

Noirmont Point Viewpoint

Looking towards St Helier.

For Skywatch Friday.

Southampton Hotel

The sign on the front of this 1899 hotel says "Ask for Mary Ann".

See a closer view on my photoblog sithenah.

The reference is not to the landlady but the local brew.

I've been informed that "The States of Jersey have given planning permission to knock this building down and replace it with an office block".

For signs, signs.

Winston Churchill Memorial

In the Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Park at St Brelade.

For ABC Wednesday.

Highlands Hotel

A Christian hotel at La Corbiere. It closed in October 2010.

For Skywatch Friday.

Victoria Pier

The Port Control building is on the end of the pier.

For ABC Wednesday

United Nations Tree

Tree planted in the Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Park at St Brelade by Sir Robert Le Masurier D.S.C. Bailiff of Jersey on 24th October 1970 to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations.

For ABC Wednesday.

Gorey Promenade

In the centre of the gardens is the memorial Recollection

For Our World Tuesday.

Gorey Village Main Road

From outside Jersey Pottery.

A contribution to the CDPB December theme My Street

Turbot Farm

Jersey Turbot Farm is located in a former World War II German gun emplacement and bunker at St Catherine's. It houses about 6,500 turbot at any one time, ranging from tiny 50p-sized fish to four-year-old turbot weighing several pounds. The fish are reared in tanks within the bunker tunnel, being fed on totally organic fish food. Once they are three and a half years old and weigh about two and a half pounds - the most popular size - they are sold to members the public, who give Jersey Turbot at least 24 hours notice to give them a chance to prepare the fish for collection. The family-run business was started in 2000 by former deep sea fisherman Dave Cowburn.

For ABC Wednesday.

Molkte Battery

This is a restored section of the army battery "Moltke" which once sprawled across the headland. On permanent exterior display is one of the original 15.5cm K418(f) French field guns from the battery, initially pushed over the nearby cliffs by the British Army in 1946, and retrieved in the 1990s. In an adjacent emplacement are further examples of coastal artillery pieces used in the island, and subsequently rescued from the same watery grave. More information on the Channel Islands Occupation Society (Jersey) Limited website.

For Our World Tuesday.

Living Legend Gardens

The gardens at the Living Legend Village.

For Green Days on Raindrops & Daisies

Seaweed Spreading

Spreading seaweed on the land at L'Etac.

Seaweed contains all the trace elements and plant nutrients necessary for healthy crops, in addition the alginates in Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyta) are reputed to be an excellent soil conditioner. In Jersey the special flavour of their new potatoes is thought to derive from the seaweed they spread on their fields locally known as Vraic (Wrack). The seaweed is also thought to suppress Eelworm in the potato crop and has been collected and spread by the Jersey farmers since the 12th century, when every farmer had the right to collect seaweed from the beach.

For ABC Wednesday.

Royal Square, St Helier

Scene of the Battle of Jersey in 1781.

For Our World Tuesday.

Greve de Lecq

The beach at Greve de Lecq.

For Friday Fences and Skywatch Friday.

Rivoli Clock

Rivoli Jewellers is known for its revolving clock which is a feature of the green and gold trimmed exterior. Each hour miniature figurines reflecting different aspects of island life, such as tourism, fishing and farming, revolve around on a small platform.

For ABC Wednesday.

Les Laveurs Sea Wall

Looking along the sea wall at Les Laveurs.

Les Landes Racecourse

The racecourse at Les Landes is the home of the Jersey Racing Club. It was built in 1961 and hosts nine race meetings during the summer. There is a modern viewing bank at Les Landes with on-course bookies and a club run Tote.

For Skywatch Friday.

Quay Working Cranes

The blue crane is working on the New North Quay whilst the ones in the background are on Albert Pier.

For ABC Wednesday.

St Brelade Piglets

At the pigfarm off the road to Noirmont Point.

A contribution to Camera Critters.

La Corbiére

La Corbiére is the extreme south-western point of Jersey in St. Brelade. The lighthouse is situated on a rock which is a tidal island. A causeway links the lighthouse to shore at low tide.

A contribution to the November CDPB theme The Water's Edge.

Pig Farm, St Brelades

A pig farm off the road to Noirmont Point.

For ABC Wednesday.

Redhouses, St Brelades

The busy crossroads of Redhouses in St Brelades is dominated by Marks & Spencers. There is another more modern looking branch on the opposite corner.

For Our World Tuesday.

Looking towards Sark

Looking towards Sark from the cliff tops at Grosnez Point.

For Skywatch Friday.

Coastal Artillery Observation Tower, Noirmont Point

A massive structure, with a brooding clifftop presence over the island's sea approaches, it is, for many, one of the most potent symbols of the Occupation. The tower was, in fact, known as a "Marine Peilstand" or "naval direction- finding tower", and is one of three constructed in Jersey, out of a planned total of nine.

The design of these towers is unique to the Channel Islands, and may take its inspiration from the 18th century Round Towers that ring the local coastline. The observation slits, set in 2 metres of concrete, provide an impressive setting for the distant sea views towards France. On top of the tower is a mounting for a 2cm Flak Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun.

See the Channel Islands Occupation Society website for more details.

A contribution to Our World Tuesday.

Les Laveurs Beach

The beach at Les Laveurs looking shoreward. Just left of centre is Lewis's Tower. To the right (under the flag) is the Channel Islands Military Museum.

Noirmont Tower

Noirmont Tower (also known as La Tour de Vinde) was built on an offshore rocky outcrop below the point in 1811.

For ABC Wednesday
and Outdoor Wednesday
and Water World Wednesday

St Peter's Parish Church

The Church of St Peter probably dates back to the 11th century. The oldest part, the chancel, has walls made from large stones from the beach, and they are almost 4 feet (1.2 metres) thick. The steeple carries a red warning light for planes using the nearby airport.

For Our World Tuesday.

Gorey lillies

On the lily pond at Gorey.

Museum Entrance

Entrance to the Channel Islands Military Museum at Les Laveurs.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday

Lorry Load of Seaweed

Seaweed is collected from the beaches in Jersey to spread on the fields. Seaweed contains all the trace elements and plant nutrients necessary for healthy crops, in addition the alginates in Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyta) are reputed to be an excellent soil conditioner. In Jersey the special flavour of their new potatoes is thought to derive from the seaweed they spread on their fields locally known as Vraic (Wrack). The seaweed is also thought to suppress Eelworm in the potato crop and has been collected and spread by the Jersey farmers since the 12th century, when every farmer had the right to collect seaweed from the beach.

For ABC Wednesday

Roadworks on La Rue de la Frontiere

Roadworks on La Rue de la Frontiere on the way to Jersey Gold.

For Shadow Shot Sunday

King George II

In the Royal Square stands the gilded statue of King George II. It was erected in 1751, in what had been for many years the Market Square. The Square was renamed Royal Square in honour of the King (and the statue) and in gratitude for his contribution towards building the harbour.

For ABC Wednesday.

St Brelade Gardens

Gardens next to the promenade at St Brelade's Bay.

For Shadow Shot Sunday

Jambo Chinese & Pizza Express

Restaurants alongside the promenade at St Brelade's Bay.

For ABC Wednesday

Two Flamingos

Two Flamingos in the pond at Lion Park, St Lawrence.

[Note for pedants: flamingos or flamingoes?; either plural form is acceptable]

For Camera Critters.

Inside Gorey Harbour

Inside Gorey Harbour at low tide.

For Outdoor Wednesday and ABC Wednesday.

St Ouen's Bay

Looking North from Les Laveurs towards L'Etac.

St Brelade Promenade

People watching - a contribution to the CDPB Theme Day

Gorey Gardens

Gardens alongside the promenade at Gorey.

For ABC Wednesday.

Fliquet Bay

The bay is overlooked by an 18th century Martello tower.

For ABC Wednesday.

Duck Sleeping

Sleeping duck at Lion Park, Jersey Gold.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

Replica Keel

Part of the memorial Recollection

For Weekend Reflections

Telephone kiosk outside Jersey Pearl

Telephone kiosk outside Jersey Pearl at Les Laveurs, St Ouen.

Since 2000 almost all variations of telephone kiosks have been replaced by the present Jersey Telecom Limited standard kiosk. It is an anodized aluminium design finished in all yellow. Manufactured by Prosider S.P.A. of Ravenna, Italy, it is slightly wider than previous designs, this being to enable easier access by wheelchair users. To further facilitate this access the kiosk is installed on a flat stainless steel plate with anti-slip patterning.

Information culled from "A History of the Telephone Kiosk in Jersey" by Graeme Marett [PDF file].

A contribution to Mellow Yellow Monday.

Bunker at Les Laveurs

A German bunker at Les Laveurs.

Entrance to the bunker.

For ABC Wednesday.

Atlantic View

Fields by the side of La Route de La Villais at Atlantic View.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

Yacht Park

Across the road from St Catherine's Sailing Club which is Jersey's largest dinghy sailing club and the most southerly sailing club in Britain.
Club website.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday

Looking towards France

Just North of St Catherine's the French coast can be glimpsed on the far horizon.

For Skywatch Friday.

Wistaria Cottage Doorway

Wistaria Cottage Doorway
The entrance to Wistaria Cottage.

A contribution to Monday Doorways at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.