The River

Our new home has views of the Penobscot River, and it's such a beautiful river!  I have lots to learn about it, but here are a few interesting little tidbits some of the locals have shared so far:
Because we are so close to the ocean, this is a river that has saltwater in it, and because of that it creates some interesting elements.  For several hours every morning, it looks like diamonds are dancing across the top!  And for a period of time every morning and every late afternoon, it has a reflective quality and mirrors perfectly the trees along the banks. 
Bald eagles nest up and down the river, and a pair are currently nesting about 150 yards from our house.  We occasionally get to witness them soaring between the trees and they are magnificent!