In Portland, Maine, Captain Brian Rapp experiences an unusual visitor during the lobstering season. A seagull, seemingly the same one, frequents his boat almost every day, forging an unexpected connection with the captain.
During a recent lobstering excursion on the Lucky Catch, tourists benefited from fortunate timing. They avoided a heatwave that had swept through days earlier and missed a heavy rainfall forecasted for later in the week. This narrow window allowed them to enjoy their trip under favorable conditions.
Captain Rapp has welcomed this avian visitor repeatedly, noting its preference for Goldfish crackers. This consistent interaction creates a unique spectacle for tourists, adding a novel charm to the lobstering experience in Maine’s waters.
The ongoing visits of the seagull provide not only a point of interest but also highlight the intriguing ways wildlife can integrate into human endeavors, even those as routine as a lobstering tour.