The spring migration is in full force in April as ummer visitors come north while winter residents depart. Osprey, greater yellowlegs, piping plovers and double-crested cormorants arrive with southerly winds.
Photography
While keeping a wary eye on possible weather early next week, Islanders went about their daily lives this past week enjoying unseasonable mildness. Lunch breaks on piers, coffee breaks on park benches, and beach walks to take advantage of the beauty that surrounds us.
January 22, 2015
January 16, 2015
The Vineyard in January. Not as many people see her then. Strapping on ice skates replaces pulling on bathing suits and a walk on the beach may find you alone instead of weaving through pockets of people on blankets. But the beauty remains.
January 16, 2015
Circuit avenue was the setting for a large fire drill Sunday morning involving three Island fire departments. Up to 60 fire and rescue personnel responded to the Lampost Sunday morning for a simulated fire on the second floor dance area.
January 11, 2015
In January, the Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena is one of the busiest spots on the Island. The ice rink is the home ice for the regional high school hockey teams, and hosts hockey practices and games for all ages, skating lessons and figure skating.
January 10, 2015
Winter truly arrived this week on the Vineyard with frigid temperatures and snow furries powdering the landscape.
January 9, 2015
A week into the new year, the Vineyard has had its first snap of bitter cold. The temperatures fell to 3 degrees in Edgartown overnight on Wednesday, with the wind chill making it feel even colder.
January 8, 2015
The Vineyard greeted the new year with cold temperatures (a high of 41 degrees).
January 2, 2015
Champagne was ready for toasting and the Sultans of Swing and Mike Benjamin Band provided tunes.
January 1, 2015
"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us."
December 31, 2014
Gazette photographer Tim Johnson captures the deep quiet of the day up Island and down.
December 25, 2014
There are only a few more days until we turn the calendar on another year. The Vineyard is welcoming her quiet season. Join photographer as he focuses his camera toward the Island at rest.
December 24, 2014
It snowed as if it would never stop snowing. Then rain came in buckets and later it became so dry it was as if it might never rain again. This was the year in weather in 2014.
December 23, 2014
Fishing, farming, football and fairs. These were all part of the year 2014. Relive this past year in photos.
December 23, 2014
December 20, 2014
Down Island streets are busy with Islanders bustling from shop to shop, greeting friends, and carrying bags.
December 19, 2014