We had not been over to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury recently, so we took the ride a few days ago. We battled the greenheads in order to bring you this post, so please keep that in mind! We saw several bird species we had not seen there previously; many unknown to me (not being an actual bird watcher). I thought you might enjoy these anyhow…..please remember several greenhead bites were suffered to obtain these! 🙂
Sandpiper of some sort I think:
Killdeer:
Unknown and very interesting:
Some sort of mating ritual or perhaps defending territory?
Great Blue Heron in flight I believe:
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Be a part of the working Gloucester waterfront! Get outside, get fit, and make some new friends.
This one hour class is appropriate for all levels of experience. Our welcoming teachers will guide you through a safe and invigorating yoga practice surrounded by the sights and sounds of Gloucester harbor.
Please bring a yoga mat, water, and a sweatshirt.
Some mats are available on a first come first serve basis.
The price is $15.
You can pay with cash on site, card on site or online. Preregistration is greatly appreciated.
Members of Maritime Gloucester may buy a 5 class pack for $60 or a summer unlimited for $150 (these apply only to Yoga on the Harbor classes).
(CAPY/ YMCA/ CFCA packages and unlimiteds don’t apply to these classes.)
Jonah Littlesunday will be in New England for the first time this August, performing his riveting, soulful, healing music along with sharing information about his Native American culture, history and folklore. Multiple Concerts will be held on Cape Ann.
Member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation, Jonah was introduced to the world when he was invited by Cindy and Meghan McCain to play flute at Senator John McCain’s funeral, to help Heal a Nation. Here is Jonah performing Expressions of Love.
Coolidge Point: The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 9 Coolidge Point, Manchester, Mass.
$15 Historic New England and Cape Ann Museum, $20 nonmembers
The Cape Ann Museum and Historic New England invite you to take a fresh look at Winslow Homer’s seaside paintings. Join Elizabeth Block, PhD, senior editor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for a discussion of Homer’s paintings within the context of women’s bathing, dress, and hair practices of the early 1870s and as an extension of the artist’s early magazine illustrations. Following the lecture, enjoy the waterfront Coolidge Point grounds. Light refreshments provided.
Presented in conjunction with the special exhibition Homer at the Beach: A Marine Painter’s Journey, 1869 – 1880, on view at the Cape Ann Museum from August 3 to December 1, 2019.
Coolidge Point is open to the public for events and special programs in 2019.
Sawyer Free Library (SFL) Children’s Services shares photographs from Curious Creatures program (July 25, 2019), one of many special summer 2019 events amidst regular weekly busy & fabulous children’s programs. Photo credit: Linda Bosselman. Christy Russo is the children’s services director.
Scroll below to see photographs from the teen program held later that day, Galaxy Tie Dye.
Snakes of New England with Rick Roth scheduled tomorrow! Mark your calendar for more summer fun.
Snakes of New England Coming Saturday July 27, 2019Not to miss ongoing weekly programs PLUS Summer Reading 2019 A Universe of Stories special events
Scenes from Sawyer Free Library teen program yesterday, Galaxy Tie-Dye, programming inspired by the 2019 summer reading theme “A Universe of Stories”.
Now that security help is squared away, let’s open that side door back up to its open space and make it easy on these outdoor programs (and patrons) to set up and go.
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Selections from Amy Kerr’s I Am More series on view in beautiful Matz Gallery, Sawyer Free Public Library July 2019. Learn more here
The ongoing series has grown and been displayed in different configurations and groupings at numerous venues, encouraging repeat visits and consideration. Here is an installation view from the iteration at Cape Ann Savings Bank May 2019.
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At exactly 10:00 last night a good portion of the 65 boats, captains, and crews entered in this year’s Bluefin Blowout left their docks and slips to head out in search of the often elusive tuna.
Weigh-in and all sorts of Family Fun, shopping, music, and excitement start under the big tent at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort at 1:00 today! Come down and be a part of the fun and the FUNdraising to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s. This year’s tournament has already raised over $200,000 at lead up events.
Entry to today’s fun is free….so come on down!
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GMG Jimmy has been thinking about getting himself a bicycle and when we heard about Cape Ann Electric Bikes, we just had to go see them at 214 Eastern Ave Gloucester ( The Commons). These are bicycles equipped with battery power designed to give the rider an extra boost as needed. And I believe Jim may need an extra boost now and again getting himself from here to there, so it would relieve me a great deal to know he had some extra power at his fingertips. As manager/owner Kathy told us, electric bikes allow you to do what you’ve always done and accommodates the rider’s needs so we can go further together (well, the royal “we” anyhow). Jim was allowed to take a ride, which definitely brought a smile to his face. Rentals are available by the day or weekend. We are giving this serious consideration, so if you are curious I encourage you to stop in and talk to Kathy. Take the ride! It’s a game changer for those of us whose minds are much younger than our bodies are.
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The Scollins-Warsi jazz duo is back at Feather & Wedge for another fantastic jazz brunch! With Kevin Scollins on guitar and Sahil Warsi on double bass, they will play from their extensive setlist including selections from the Great American Song Book, modern jazz, contemporary blues and R&B.
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Autumn Brilliance by Andrew Anderson-Bell – First Place Jury Award Winner – Pastels, 25.75 x31.5″
The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) is pleased to announce an exciting new feature in one of our signature programs, Art on the Rocks: an on-line catalog of juried art works available for sale.
For those who couldn’t attend our Opening Reception back in June, this is a terrific opportunity. Now you can get a close-up look at fresh and bold works by new and returning artists. Just visit this link for a downloadable PDF: bit.ly/artcatalog
You’ll see masterful landscapes, seascapes, nocturnes and still lifes in a variety of media, including watercolor, oils, pastels, digital drawing and photography, by Andrew Anderson-Bell, Joan Bediz, Ted Bidwell, Matt Cegelis, Michele Champion, Kathleen Chrzanowski, Katherine Coakley, Melissa Cox, Jeff Crawford, Rob Diebboll, Kristine Fisher, Anita Freeman, Larry Grob, Marion Hall, Olga Hayes, Clare Higgins, Kirk Larsen, Nancy LeGendre, Patricia McCarthy, Jim Murphy, Karen Nastuk, Mary Rose O’Connell, Michael Oleksiw, David Piemonte, Mary Rhinelander, Judy Robinson-Cox, Deb Schradieck, Debbie Shirley, Debbie Shirley, and Marny Williams,
All works are for sale at Bass Rocks Golf Club, 34 Beach Road, Gloucester, MA through June 12, 2020. To see any work in person and discuss a purchase, just call Club Manager Peter Hood, for an appointment: 978-283-1866, ext. 7.
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Flying in to the distinct squarish hole, then flying out to perch at the top of the old tree, then off to find insects for her brood, and then back again. Repeat, repeat, repeat. This mama wren was tirelessly feeding her hungry family, returning dozens and dozens of times with a mouth full insects in the very brief time I stopped to look.
I’m not sure exactly what species this is–she has a short tail like Winter Wren and is nesting in a tree cavity, near fresh water, which is common for Winter Wrens. Her tail is too long to be a House Wren. If any of our readers know for sure, please write. Thank you 🙂
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Bobbie Brooks’ Distinctive Garden Designs’ DAYLILY DAYS
OPEN GARDENS – PEAK BLOOM!
Fr, S, S; July 26,27,28 from ‘9-1’
Fr S, S; Aug, 2,3,4 from ‘9-1’
Featuring display beds of mixed perennials, 1000 daylily cultivars, sales beds, mucho seedlings, and even my intros! There are several daylilies lined out to fill up your trunk or for a fall pickup. Your chance to visit private home gardens!
I would love to have you come for a morning visit…
Good Morning Gloucester 