by Susan | Aug 12, 2022 | Out and About in Maine
A visit to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was part of our punch list for this summer. We checked that one off the list – my fifth visit to the gardens in Boothbay. From a distance, the view colors were glorious. Looking closer, it became clear that the lack of...
by Susan | Aug 9, 2022 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Close to low tide this afternoon on the Pleasant River – a muddy Bald Eagle enjoying a sea worm. Just the two of us and a couple of...
by Susan | Jul 11, 2022 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah worked Saturday and ended up with today off. So, I worked a half-day and then lured her to the beach. Believe it or not, it’s our first beach chair, toes in the water beach day of the season. I think Hannah’s finding that adulting and working...
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 | May 1, 2022 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah lured me away from the lethargic rut I found myself in this weekend. We hoped in the car, destination unknown, and ended up at the beach in Addison. While the outing wasn’t the hike I knew my body needed, the stroll in the brisk air felt good. The tide...
by Susan | Apr 28, 2022 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Bald Eagles have been out in large numbers by the river this week. I spotted at least eight adult and juvenile eagles dancing about in the sky. Watching them, I was reminded that I need a bigger lens! I understand the acrobatics are part of their courtship, but there...
by Susan | Apr 26, 2022 | Out and About in Maine
In my wanderings today, I was happy to see the Canada Geese pairing up and nesting. I love the new marsh grass sprouting all around this fellow. It seems that every patch of water had a pair of geese. Check out the beaver dam – a goose nesting in the front,...
by Susan | Mar 5, 2022 | Out and About in Maine
I finally made my first trip to the beach this year. Granted, I drive by the ocean almost every day, but this is the first day I’ve taken time for a walk with my girl. We both needed the fresh air and the sound of the waves. Bundled as we were the cold...
by Susan | Feb 23, 2022 | Out and About in Maine
Sunny and 60 degrees – in February. Ten hours and 47 minutes of glorious daylight. The momentum toward spring is eclipsed only by Friday’s forecast of 19 degrees and 7 inches of...
by Susan | Nov 16, 2021 | Out and About in Maine
November in Maine.
by Susan | Oct 11, 2021 | Out and About in Maine
A glorious afternoon on Pigeon Hill. No further words are necessary. Other Pigeon Hill hikes:16 March 2020: Afternoon Tea on Pigeon Hill26 December 2018: The Day After Christmas on Pigeon Hill15 January 2018: Winter on Pigeon Hill12 June 2017: Showing Off Pigeon...
by Susan | Oct 4, 2021 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I packed up Gidget and headed over to Taft Point on Flander’s Bay yesterday. After a busy Saturday working, I needed the activity and fresh air. Storybook-style mushrooms lined the trail to the shore. Overcast skies loomed low over Flanders Bay. As I...
by Susan | Sep 28, 2021 | Out and About in Maine
Gray skies. Low tide. Quiet...
by Susan | Sep 25, 2021 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
There’s a certain melancholy when summer fades to fall. The marsh grasses in their golds and browns reframe the landscape. These late-season shorebirds lingered in a protected marsh pool during high tide. Their reflections muted on this foggy afternoon. A lone...
by Susan | Sep 19, 2021 | Out and About in Maine
On Saturday, Hannah and I ventured to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. This visit is the latest in the season we’ve enjoyed together. Autumn is unveiling with trees beginning to turn and faded grasses rustling in the breeze. Much of the summer glory had faded,...
by Susan | Sep 17, 2021 | Out and About in Maine
The wonderful thing about Hannah teaching at the high school this semester is meeting for Friday beach walks. It’s been a couple of weeks since we took the time, and it was a lovely September afternoon. The fog rolled in and out. Hannah’s sea glass find. A...
by Susan | Sep 15, 2021 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine, Photography
A late summer hummer to brighten up this gloomy, rainy day.
by Susan | Aug 30, 2021 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Winding down a Monday with a late afternoon beach walk with only the shorebirds and the rhythm of the waves to keep us company. Seagull. Sandpiper. Sandpiper. Plovers in flight. Plover....
by Susan | Aug 29, 2021 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
This past week was challenging in a way that leaves you exhausted at the end. Every task a struggle, simple things were all but. One small example was my race to Bangor to have my car serviced on Friday – a 1:45 minute drive one way. Halfway home around dinner...
by Susan | Aug 7, 2021 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
My friend, Christina Gantz of Kvetina Wildscaping, has taken the concept of raising Monarchs to a new level. She first told me about her plans for a Monarch nursery over the winter. Today, Hannah and I drove over to her hatchery to take a look. It was magical. While I...
