Hidden Maine

The Many Moods of the Sea

The ocean comes with many moods. In spite of being eternal, there are days with sun, and there are days with grey skies, dark rocks, blue-green waves, and the sound of surf. We go to the shore regardless of the skies for solace, to sort through all the things we’ve been thinking about. Maine’s ocean is an awesome place for contemplation and reflection.

Where Do Gulls Go?

Andy and I were discussing birds this morning and migrations. We know geese fly south. Maine puffins fly out to sea; no one is sure where. Andy asked me where seagulls go in the winter. I told him they stay right here in Maine.

This video was taken at my grocery store’s parking lot, showing gulls swimming in open water and standing on ice flows. Yes, a grocery store with a parking lot that looks out onto salt water and tidal marshes. How awesome is that?