Hovertrotting
/The hovertrot: a how-to guide for gulls
- angle into sea breeze; lift off lackadaisically
- hold wings outstretched without flapping
- skim across beach without gaining altitude
- periodically paddle ground with feet
- maintain trajectory/nonchalance for 100+ meters
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
As performed by a herring gull yesterday.
Dog truth
/Pine Point Beach, Maine (click to enlarge)
(I didn't really say it out loud.)
Beached As
/Ah, noo!
Gull and boats at low tide, Scarborough, ME
Video by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation