I am frequently reminded of the variety of outdoor recreation that is available in Maine. Once in a while though I am struck by the variety offered in the region of the state that I call home. In the last week I have 
fished for native wild brook trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and stripers in the saltwater. Managed to catch a few of each except stripers that I would appear have not arrived yet.
An interesting spring to be sure. After a warm winter I expected that things would leap and we would be well ahead of normal. Well we are at the end of the third week of May and things are about normal. With 
the exception of the wind of for last several days the weather has been cool but comfortable with the advantage of keeping the black flies at bay.
Long ago I downloaded the song of the rose breasted grosbeak into one of my mobile phones. Can’t say that I remember why. As I have changed phones the recording has been transferred each time.
