The boys and I were working out on the seawall area today and saw a first. A seagull somehow, while trying to eat a crab in the shallow water near the beach, ended up with the crab stuck to its chest. Two hours later, there was the seagull, still with crab attached. The bird almost looked embarrassed. When the crab finally fell off the seagull didn't even try to eat to eat it. He looked happy and flew away. Probably the mocking he received from the seawall crew may have hastened his departure. I've seen the gulls eat a lot of little crabs. I have never seen one wear one until today.

     The crabbing has been slow. Beach snare throwers are getting a few (well, at least a few of them are getting a few) and bay boaters are getting a few more, but by and large the crabbing is not good. A few guys are getting them down at Ten Mile and a few less are doing okay in the outer bay. As the season progresses the places without crab are growing and the good spots are shrinking. Things don't look too good for the commercial guys, who won't have buyers until the new year, it seems. At this point in a disappointing season they have to hope that they get to go fishing soon. 

    I hope everybody had a good Christmas (or whatever winter solstice celebrating holiday you may recognize) and I wish us all a much better and happier 2021. May it be no worse.