Sandy Orr Photography

10/03/2019

A beautiful soul, inside and out.

07/04/2019

These last few days have been tough for many seals trying to rest on Maine's beaches.

This little harbor seal is around 1 month old and just recently weaned from its mother. This can be a tough and exhausting transition for many pups as they begin learning how to fend for themselves. Today this particular seal came out of the water 3 times on different beaches in southern Maine, only to be physically dragged back to the water each time. He was reported to our hotline each time and through photo-ID was confirmed the same seal. Sadly these interaction cases occurred before our trained responders could arrive.

Additionally seals have been offered rice krispies treats and other human food, we've documented people wrapping seals in towels and dropping them in the water off of docks, water being poured over them, etc.

Here's what you need to know:
-Seals are very susceptible to stress. Being handled, attempted to be fed, forced in to the water, or denied much needed rest can be fatal to these animals.

-Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act it is illegal to approach a seal within 150 feet, as well as feed, handle, or harass any marine mammal.

-If you find a marine mammal and feel it is in need of help, please report it to your local stranding network. DO NOT APPROACH. In Maine, call 1-800-532-9551.

*Thank you to the many people who did report this seal to our hotline, shared photos and video, and worked hard to keep others away as best they could!*

01/07/2018

01/07/2018

12/31/2017

Seasmoke this morning at Portland Head Light in -10 degree weather.

12/31/2017

Seasmoke at Portland Head

12/31/2017

Seasmoke at Portland Head Light in -10 degree weather.

12/31/2017

Embrace to cold! Seasmoke at Portland Head Light this morning.

11/20/2017

Big lights, big city. (More on instagram @ Sandybeachoo)

08/07/2017

06/27/2017

Not my pic but love it all the same. Guess who? It's amazing what a phone camera and some good light can do.

06/27/2017

Found a gem while cleaning my computer! 3 Generations