Winter avian residents arrive and the occasional rare birds move through the Island in December, as winter begins.
Keep up with bird sightings through the Bird News column, and send reports of bird sightings to birds@vineyardgazette.com.
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The first real snow of 2017, as old as the chill of winter, arrived to the fresh astonishment and wonder of all.
January 15, 2017
More than 150 students took the stage Thursday for the Island-Wide Elementary String Concert.
January 13, 2017
A look at the rural winter beauty in Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury.
January 9, 2017
The first snowstorm of the winter blanketed the Vineyard during the first weekend of the new year.
January 8, 2017
The birdbath froze this week, as a spell of something like seasonal weather finally arrived on the Vineyard.
January 8, 2017
One week into the New Year, Islanders prepared for a winter storm.
January 7, 2017
The first snow of the New Year fell Friday on Martha’s Vineyard.
January 6, 2017
A hardy group of Vineyarders headed to Lambert's Cove Beach to celebrate 2017. Not only was it first day, it was also first swim. The air temperature hovered in the 30s and towels (many towels) were the after swim choice, until down parkas could be put on again. Cheers!
January 2, 2017
Islanders participated in the 57th annual Christmas Bird Count on Martha's Vineyard.
January 1, 2017
The hope for the year ahead is heard once again in the old and comfortable greeting called out to friends and strangers alike: "We wish you a Happy New Year." There are no better words for the beginning of a new year, always with the accompanying sentiments of peace and joy and prosperity for all
January 1, 2017
Drops of rain started to fall in Edgartown as the Old Whaling Church clock chimed midnight, ushering in the new year. On North Water street a festive crowd gathered at the Harbor View, spilling out to the porch to watch fireworks over the lighthouse. Happy New Year.
January 1, 2017
The first snow of the year, a blazing orange sunset on a summer night in Menemsha, pumpkins at Alley’s, the December full moon. The moments that make up a year on Martha’s Vineyard, captured on camera by Gazette photographers and contributors.
December 30, 2016
Winter avian residents arrive and the occasional rare birds move through the Island in December, as winter begins. Keep up with bird sightings through the Bird News column, and send reports of bird sightings to birds@mvgazette.com.
December 28, 2016
In 2016 the Vineyard mourned the loss of friends, neighbors and community leaders who left lasting impressions.
December 27, 2016
As the seasons change, so do our avian friends. From January to December, a catalog of our Island birds, from seasonal visitors to year-round favorites.
December 27, 2016
Christmastime on the Vineyard provides one of the bright moments in any Island year and that is what draws so many of our seasonal friends to return for holiday visits.
December 25, 2016