Seaweed is a-coming!

The rocks at low tide are just beginning to show their green color. The seaweeds are just now starting their annual push for the sunshine. This winter had many strong wave action storms hit at low tide so there are not very many cobble rocks with last year's perennials attached. If you go down to the waters edge at low tide, be sure to keep your balance because these new algal starts are very slippery.

Last week I saw two adult bald eagles mating while on the north shore pilings. It was a precarious event - the male fluttered onto the female's back while she was eating a fish they had been flirting over. He kept his perch there for about ten seconds as he did his business, flapping all the while. The female looked like she was enjoying the fish more than the loving. Ah well, girlfriend. At least she had a good view.

This is the season for it. The Bald Eagles are gathering from all over the region to await the seagull hatch on Protection Island. Has anyone counted how many eagles there are in the area now? We are certainly getting an increased number of visits to the North Pilings.