The spring migration is in full force in April as summer visitors come north while winter residents depart. Osprey, greater yellowlegs, piping plovers and double-crested cormorants arrive with southerly winds.
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Shorebirds are making themselves at home on the Vineyard and Norton Point was the place to be. American oystercatchers are nesting, while tern chicks are hatching and fledging. Piping plover chicks will soon be foraging for food on their own.
May 24, 2018
Menemsha is gearing up for the summer season. On their annual walkabout, two of the three Chilmark selectmen, town adminstrator Tim Carroll and police chief Jonathan Klaren took a harbor stroll and close review of the Island's fishing port.
May 23, 2018
In May spring migrants arrive weekly on the Vineyard, some passing through and others arriving to nest on the Island. Terns, herons, and willets appear on shorelines. Birders eagerly await the return of Baltimore orioles and ruby-throated hummingbirds in backyards.
May 23, 2018
The breeze rarely stops on Martha's Vineyard, and the salt air is clean.
May 20, 2018
May 14, 2018
The beach plum colony along Sengekontacket shows signs of primping itself for a remarkable display.
May 13, 2018
The Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group group hosted its annual Shellfish Extravaganza benefit Saturday.
May 9, 2018
Lines in the water at first light and hot dogs for breakfast — it must be the annual kids trout tournament, sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club.
May 7, 2018
Breaking news this week: the sun was out. The skies were blue.
May 6, 2018
Per longstanding tradition, students at Chilmark Elementary School welcomed a new month and celebrated May Day with a traditional May Pole dance. Fourth and fifth graders held brightly-colored ribbons while they danced to the beat of spring.
May 1, 2018
Late April and the trees are still bare. Gray and brown still dominate the palette. The winter coat is still on the hook.
April 28, 2018
On Tuesday the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School varsity baseball team had its first win of the season.
April 27, 2018
The spring migration is in full force in April as summer visitors come north while winter residents depart. Osprey, greater yellowlegs, piping plovers and double-crested cormorants arrive with southerly winds.
April 26, 2018
April 25, 2018
This week's raging wind and messy rain has settled, and warm air followed close behind. The cold weather is (we hope) almost done, and daffodils are making their bright declarations of spring, and the sun is longer and stronger by the day.
April 19, 2018