Visitor In The "Backyard"

We had a visitor this morning in the field facing our backyard. She didn't seem to be a bit concerned about me and the dogs being out on the deck watching her , watching us. We're very fortunate to have various types of wildlife showing up in our "backyard". Of course we have "wildlife" in our house if you count Tessie..The Trouble Making Puppy!

Below is one more shot of the "backyard" on a beautiful day in June .. not today.

The pine  in the background finally gave up the ghost this year..too bad, as we liked that old tree.



Misunderstood lamprey thriving in Sedgeunkedunk Stream — Maine Outdoors — Bangor Daily News

This is a very interesting video on the lamprey eel here in Maine and it's potential positive effect on stream fisheries. I've never encountered on while fishing. They look really freaky to me.

To view the video click on the link below.

Misunderstood lamprey thriving in Sedgeunkedunk Stream — Maine Outdoors — Bangor Daily News

Out and About On The Bay

Pat and I did some saltwater fishing for the first time this year (the fishing would be me). She did an excellent job of helmsman(or woman)ship  ..Fish were showing up on the sonar anywhere between 60 and 100 feet. I got down to them with my lead line and had a couple of bumps but that was all. No worrying about snagging bottom in 250 feet of water!  The sea temp was 60 degrees, at least near the surface.


So after a floating lunch and a stopover on a small island we came across some seals resting and sunning (not much of that) on Sprague's Ledge, which is completely submerged at high tide..We had an enjoyable 3 hours on the water before the weather started to turn.

(Clik on the photo a couple of times to see full size)

Lust or Love Is In The Air

I can't seem to be able to get both "subjects" in focus..any help would be appreciated!! Maybe I need a macro lens?

First 2011 Bay Cruise

It was a beautiful day for our first bay cruise today with calm winds , bright blue skies and an incoming tide. Here are a few assorted photos. It was basically our salt water shake down cruise and it was a marvelous couple of hours spent on Penobscot Bay.

TESSIE AND RAY SNUGGING IN THE SUN ON THEIR HOMEMADE BOAT BED

BELFAST IS STILL A WORKING WATERFRONT COMPLETE WITH TUGS

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MARINA / BOAT YARD

THE "WANDERBIRD" A PASSENGER CARRYING EXPEDITION  TRAWLER

SUMMER COMMUNITY OF BAYSIDE

NEAT COTTAGES AT BAYSIDE