SUNRISE FISHING

Thunderstorms had departed our region of the East Coast leaving clear skies for Wednesday’s sunrise.

But only a handful of cars were in the lot for the celestial show at the Ocean City, Maryland, inlet.

More’s the pity for them.

Of course, truth be told, even Hazel was more interested in the sea birds than the sunrise. She kept a wary eye on a noisy flock as she did her business in a ragged strip of seaweed and leaves at the edge of the sand along the municipal parking lot — largely empty this time of year.