Every September Broad Cove on the Saint George River is host to a good number of scoters (a sea duck). After nesting in the Arctic, they make a stop on the Maine coast. Read about their life history here.
For an image go to to this link.
I have to admit that every time I see them; usually in a small flock, I have to smile.
Clownish face? Perky tail? For sure; but you have to admit that they make you smile too!
I read this morning that Maine falls have gotten warmer over the last twenty or so years according to weather records. I don’t have any data but from where I sit that is the case. If you have nothing to do and reach back a long way in this blog you will see me writing about a few warm days in October in the north Maine Woods.
In July of 2022 I was surprised to see my 4 Runner in the image on Google Maps. Today I checked the link I send to Thomaston harbor and hard to imagine but there is my 4 Runner and boat trailer in the parking lot. Surprise again!
