In Search of Snowy Owls

In Search of Snowy Owls

There have been reports of a snowy owl wintering at Nubble Light at Cape Neddic as recently as a week ago. Leaving Portland heading south, I passed the exit for Cape Neddic. Do I stop? Do I keep going? Will I regret it if I don’t stop?  I stopped. The hour...
Signs of Spring

Signs of Spring

My world was full of signs of spring today. There’s no more iconical image of spring than a robin. Well, unless it’s two robins. The Canadian Geese are back enforce. Only in this case, they are accompanied by a lone snow goose who doesn’t seem to...
Goose Family on the East Machias River

Goose Family on the East Machias River

Cruising home today, I did a u-turn in the middle of U.S. Route 1 and headed back to the river after spying this Canada Goose family out for a swim. A goose, a gander, and three goslings. Papa took the lead and mama brought up the rear with the babies tucked safely in...