Get them away from me
Matteo Matsek, 7, hides behind his grandmother Sophia Matsek, both of East Lyme, from a flock of seagulls as they visit McCook Point Beach in Niantic on Monday, March 1, 2021. The duo wasn't feeding the birds but had brought along a snack the birds were interested in.
"I should have known better," said Sophia of the birds who successfully stole a cookie.
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