In November, we traveled up to Wells Beach and York's Long Sand Beach in Maine. It was cold but we were lucky to have the sun with us. It always makes the bracing air more comfortable. We were back up to Kennebunkport and Wells in December to drop off some paintings at the https://www.rustyflygallery.com
On both trips we found lots of great treasures - most of which I left on the beach. There were a surplus of Surf clams, lots of beautiful driftwood, some toys, (a lucky grasshopper perhaps?), Ribbed Pods/Atlantic Razor Clams, Jackknife clams, Blue Mussels, Horse Mussels, Moon Snails, Slipper shells, Periwinkles, Dog Whelks, False Angel Wings and some kind of a bird skull? We also saw lots of great birds.
I think the most interesting find was the European Oyster. I have found these before but it was down on Plymouth Long Beach in Massachusetts close to where they are farmed. So it was quite a surprise to see one so far north. I have just learned - that they do farm them in Maine as well.
https://www.seagrant.umaine.edu/maine-seafood-guide/oysters
As always, we had a wonderful time. My heart is always at the beach wherever I am. I'm so lucky to call New England my home for I love it's shoreline! Enjoy these photos and a short video from York's Long Sands beach.
On both trips we found lots of great treasures - most of which I left on the beach. There were a surplus of Surf clams, lots of beautiful driftwood, some toys, (a lucky grasshopper perhaps?), Ribbed Pods/Atlantic Razor Clams, Jackknife clams, Blue Mussels, Horse Mussels, Moon Snails, Slipper shells, Periwinkles, Dog Whelks, False Angel Wings and some kind of a bird skull? We also saw lots of great birds.
I think the most interesting find was the European Oyster. I have found these before but it was down on Plymouth Long Beach in Massachusetts close to where they are farmed. So it was quite a surprise to see one so far north. I have just learned - that they do farm them in Maine as well.
https://www.seagrant.umaine.edu/maine-seafood-guide/oysters
As always, we had a wonderful time. My heart is always at the beach wherever I am. I'm so lucky to call New England my home for I love it's shoreline! Enjoy these photos and a short video from York's Long Sands beach.
European Oyster
Ribbed Pod/Atlantic Razor Clam
Sanderlings
Northern Moon Snail
Horse Mussel with Coral Weed & Periwinkle
Sunset, Wells beach, Maine
I wish we could of zoomed in on Nubble Light but alas our camera would not allow it. To see some great photos of Nubble check out: nubble light photos
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