Author: Pat D

Nice day for a dredging!

A handsome hawk appears to be guarding the iconic pink house in Newbury.

HaHa! Not sure why this story from the BBC resonates…..I’m imagining triceratops trying to navigate the rotary…….

Chris Hollingshead Photo

Here’s the link for the full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-35579159   Thanks to my friend Kristin for sharing this!! Great photo Chris Hollingshead..I’d love to capture this kind of wildlife sighting.

OK, so maybe a better title would be “Hearse House Along the Highway”, but I didn’t think that had quite the same ring to it……. It’s still quite pretty in its own way.

I took a little walk through the Railways on Rocky Neck recently. There’s always something to look at down there!

Renovations are underway at 24 Harbor Loop, former home of Capt. Bill’s Whale Watch and Cape Ann Oil. It appears the Chamber of Commerce will be moving to this location, although no official announcement has yet been made.  It’s looking like good progress is being made down there!

I hope I’m not giving away any secrets, but the first baby born at Addison Gilbert in 1950 was announced on the front page of the paper that year. January 1 was a Sunday that year and Monday must have been the holiday because the first paper available on microfilm at Sawyer Free Library was Tuesday Jan 3 1959. Four sets of twins born the previous year! First baby of the year news is still celebrated 70 years later.

Celebration of culture and history is one of the most blessed facets of life in Gloucester. One of these celebrations are the mosaics on the Americold building downtown. Their origin story can be found here. Ever since the most recent one was installed, I’ve wanted to get an up close and personal view. I thought you might enjoy the same.

Post polar plunge libations at the Crow’s Nest today. What a start to 2020.

We had a very cozy meal at Cape Ann Brewing recently. It was a Saturday night and we weren’t the only ones with the same idea for a relaxing evening. I had ribs and GMG Jimmy had the seafood stew. So happy to see Ryan and Wood Distillery products being offered! We were also super excited to see national news coverage of the Final Plunge for Pete at Good Harbor Beach. Always a good time!

Although the decade has been tumultuous, 2019 has been amazing. So I feel it’s fitting that I finally was able to photograph an adult eagle nearby. We are absolutely blessed in NY that we have many opportunities to observe eagles nearby but the same hasn’t been true in the Cape Ann area……..until 2019 was closing its eyes and stepping out of the spotlight giving way to a new year and a new decade. Happy New Year to you all. I appreciate each and every one of you.

Rocks and ripples at Wingaersheek. I kind of love the textures in these shots.

The former Trio restaurant has closed and will be reopening soon as Oliver’s Harbor.

Looks like this dock is heading to a winter home on the Annisquam.

Additional pictures of the intriguing reflections and textures on a gorgeous bright winter day.

The Great Winter Birdwatcher Migration has begun once again . These birdwatchers were observed in a peaceful social group enjoying the sun on the back shore. Me e-birdwatcher report includes a nice Back Shore Towhee along with a Blue Crowned Thrush. The thrill of the day though, was spotting the male Red Breasted Puffleg! See him there on the end? Keep your eyes open and you might spot one too!

As Cindy Lou Who said in the movie:”No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcome with holiday cheer.” Cheers and Merry Christmas!

The brilliant sun and pristine snow were a treat for the eyes. I thought you might enjoy these peaceful scenes on Christmas Eve.

It was a very pretty day at Sandy Point State Reservation recently. It’s a nice little side trip from Parker River National Wildlife Refuge if the road isn’t closed due to weather related issues.

Yesterday was the shortest day of the year, so these sunset scenes will be occurring later in the day from now until June!