August Sightings - 27 East

August Sightings

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Tiny blue mussels continued to dominate the ocean wrack line last weekend

Tiny blue mussels continued to dominate the ocean wrack line last weekend

 and were joined by the intricately patterned shells of New England whelks and the molted shells of mole crabs. MIKE BOTTINI

and were joined by the intricately patterned shells of New England whelks and the molted shells of mole crabs. MIKE BOTTINI

By Mike Bottini

on Aug 27, 2018
Among my favorite places to take a “nature walk” is the ocean beach, one of the very few inhospitable habitats for ticks and where the same stretch of sand can... more

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