This past summer, the picturesque mid coast played host to an exciting partnership: Eben, a bright and enthusiastic intern, joined the Maine Outdoors team. As part of the Maine Tourism Association’s workforce development program, Tourism for ME, Eben’s internship promised adventure, learning, and a chance to experience the state’s vibrant outdoor industry.
Every September Broad Cove on the Saint George River is host to a good number of scoters (a sea duck). After nesting in the Arctic, they make a stop on the Maine coast. Read about their life history here.
For an image go to to this link.
I have to admit that every time I see them; usually in a small flock, I have to smile.
Clownish face? Perky tail? For sure; but you have to admit that they make you smile too!
I read this morning that Maine falls have gotten warmer over the last twenty or so years according to weather records. I don’t have any data but from where I sit that is the case. If you have nothing to do and reach back a long way in this blog you will see me writing about a few warm days in October in the north Maine Woods.
