We are nearing the end of our tour of the east coast of the USA and today arrived in Maine, our 15th state of the trip. Nubble Light, at Cape Neddick near York, is one of the prettiest lightouses on the Maine coast so we dropped in there for a look late this morning on our way to Acadia National Park.
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| Nubble Light, York, Maine, USA |
There were hundreds of birds flying around and perching on the rocks, as was the
Herring Gull in the shot above, offering a bit more
accidental birding.
Herring Gulls are probably the most common gull of the North Atlantic but 'common' is not a synonym for 'ordinary'. These gulls put on a fantastic display of flying
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| Herring Gull (immature), Nubble Light, Maine, USA |
frequently gliding and hovering just overhead, providing some great close-up opportunities.
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| Herring Gull, Nubble Light, Maine, USA |
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