BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 4, 2022
Our plan was to paddle out against the flood tide, stop for a break and ride the incoming tide back. We enjoyed an exceptional day of birdwatching. In addition to the snowy egret, sightings included four species of sandpipers, great blue herons, great egrets, double crested cormorants, belted kingfishers, tree swallows, northern harriers, red-tailed hawks and herring gulls. As we approached the landing at the Audubon Center, there was a surprising revelation. An unusually high tide had overflowed the bank and partially flooded the parking lot. Our vehicles were sitting in several inches of water. We were able to paddle right up to our cars. ~ Ron Chase