by Susan | Sep 22, 2023 | Haiku, Out and About in Maine, Writing
This pond early on this last morning of summer – geese swimming in the mist – was perfection.
by Susan | Jun 2, 2022 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Every year about this time, Hannah and I venture out in search of goslings. Tonight we enjoyed watching two Canada Goose families noodling about the shore on Beals Island. A lovely evening with my girl.
by Susan | Jun 29, 2021 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
For the first time in 15 months, I’m back on the road traveling again for work. It’s fun to be driving through rural Maine, audible story on the radio, camera by my side just in case. Yet today was a tight schedule, so there wasn’t time to admire the...
by Susan | Oct 10, 2020 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
I very much enjoy the Canada Geese, who summer in Maine – especially the babies. In spring and early summer, Hannah and I will venture out in search of goslings. It’s a bit of a different scenario at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. WHRL, in collaboration...
by Susan | Oct 9, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
I left work early yesterday, so this morning I headed in early to make up for lost time. Cruising along U.S. Route 1, I noticed the tide was in and there was sea smoke on the Pleasant River. I tucked into one of my favorite spots to snap some pictures. After a few...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2018 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I went on a brief photo journey in search of goslings. Last summer we spotted some off Beals Island. We returned to the scene and were not disappointed. I admire the goose family unit – mama and papa watching over their babies with diligence. These...
by Susan | Mar 19, 2018 | Out and About in Maine
Home from college for a few short days, Hannah and I took off on a drive this afternoon. The proud owner of a shiny new Canon, a gift from her grandmother, Hannah was eager to experiment. It was so fun to be taking photos with her rather having her simply being my...
by Susan | Nov 21, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I spied this flock of geese late afternoon last weekend. I parked and slowly wandered towards them, snapping pictures with my camera. They were on alert but seemed to grow comfortable with my presence and went back to nibbling whatever they nibble. A few steps, pause....
by Susan | May 25, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I found a flock of Canada Geese loitering on the riverbank at the end of our road. I parked and scooted across the road to snap some pictures. They didn’t appreciate my presence and the adults promptly led the goslings to the river’s edge. The sound of...
