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BREAKING: LARGE MARINE MAMMALS OFF GOOD HARBOR BEACH – DOLPHIN OR WHALE OR BOTH? AN OSPREY SWOOPS IN TO FEED, AND PIPL UPDATE
On my morning PiPl check, I met up with a super nice gentleman, Bill, who walks the beach every morning. He loves wildlife (including PiPls), is a Coast Guard veteran, was a fisherman, and grew up on a marsh. Bill pointed out the whale (or he thought possibly a large dolphin), breaching and blowing blow holes off in the distance. Bill mentioned there had been a crowd along the back shore earlier and that there is tons of good bait fish off the coast right now.
Can a marine specialist please help us identify what we are looking at. Please comment in the comment section if you have a moment. Thank you so much!
Editor’s Note – Piping Plover volunteer monitor Val Cabral shares that this is a Humpback Whale. Thank you Val for writing!
How exciting at see an Osprey swoop in and snatch up a large fish precisely where the whales were fishing. All were too far away to get some really fine shots, but you can at least get an idea from the photos.
PiPl Update- all three fledglings are doing beautifully on this, their 39th day 🙂 The three spent the hours of five to seven mostly foraging in the area front of the enclosure, and also preening within the enclosure. Papa was on the scene, too.
July 10, 2019 Good Harbor Beach Sunrise
I wonder what kind of fish is bringing out the whales and the Osprey?
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Pet of the Week- Auggie
My name is Auggie and I am a special needs pup! Who doesn’t love an adorable pup?! I am a terrier mix just about 3 months old.
I have never met a toy I didn’t like, and I think running around and playing outside is pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have made many new dog and human friends here at the shelter, so that’s a lot of fun some have even taken me offsite and I loved It! What I think would be even better is having a home and family of my very own. Maybe you can help me out?
I’m what’s called a special needs adoption because I have a heart condition called pulmonic stenosis. I take medicine called atenolol every day and there are possible surgical procedures and continued diagnostics that we could explore together if we decide that is the route we want to take but for now I am enjoying being a puppy and hoping you will take a chance on me. The doctors estimate that without any correction of the defect I could start showing clinical signs, typically fainting at 5-7 years but it is hard to predict the future so I plan on enjoying every day to the fullest!
Please visit Cape Ann Animal Aid to learn more! https://www.capeannanimalaid.org
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Crane waiting for the barge
The Crane at Magnolia Pier is taking down the pilings closest to shore. The delay of the barge was due to some of the moorings having to move so the barge could come in and remove the rest of the pier. It is coming along.
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Community Safety Day Saturday
Safety Day on the Harbor this Saturday July 13.
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Crane at Magnolia Pier
Taking out rest of pilings
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Bids, Budgets & Beer @ True North
Join us for a conversation about Bids & Budgets. We will hear about the journeys, processes and methods from 4 different professionals across the building industry. We know its not an easy subject, but that’s why we want to talk about it. We’ll supply the beer & tacos to make it all go down a little smoother! Bring your crew!
When: Thursday, July 25th, 5-8
Where: True North Ale Company
116 County Road
Ipswich, MA
Where: True North Ale Company
116 County Road
Ipswich, MA
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Seaport Grille – It’s Lobster Fest! 🦞
Lobster Fest at Seaport starts tomorrow (6/10)! 🦞 Join us every Wednesday this summer for our lobster specials served with corn on the cob and coleslaw 🌽 #summeratseaport #lobsterfest
Single – $12.95
Twins – $22.95
2lb – $45.00
5lb – $70.00
Single Baked Stuffed – $21.95
Twin Baked Stuffed – $31.95
2lb Baked Stuffed – $55.00
5lb Baked Stuffed – $80.00
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Nia Goes to the Beach:The Songs of Summer July Nia routine on Cape Ann:
Songs of Summer/Nia with Linda
Come experience the fun of moving safely to and singing along with all the great summer hits! Artists including the Beach Boys, Seals and Crofts, Alan Jackson. Songs like Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, Summertime Blues, Help Me Rhonda, Love that Dirty Water and more. Come join us for a Nia beach party but leave the sand at home.
Want to try Nia with Linda?
Free, weekly class at Rose Baker Senior Center-Mondays at 1 pm
Manchester Athletic Club on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am. Free to members
MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St. Class on Thursday at 10:15am $5 seniors, $10 others
You may find MAGMA by either entering the building on the Pleasant St. side or via the Main St. entrance. The elevator is accessed by the Main St. door. Walk to the rear of the arcade and take the elevator to 5th floor and…
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1606 Restaurant & Bar – July Music Series 🎶
Our July Music Series schedule is here! 🎶 Join us every Wednesday and Thursday night with local artists from 6-9 PM!
July 🍉
10 – AJ Edwards
11 – Chris Fritz-Grice Music
17 – Brick Park
18 – Toby Tobas: Steel Drummer/Percussionist
24 – Mari Martin
25 – Mike Francis Duo
31 – Fil Pacino
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SNAPSHOTS FROM “NONNA, WHAT IS ST. PETER’S FIESTA” AT THE GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY!
On the Saturday during Fiesta, my granddaughter Charlotte and I had the joy of attending Nonna, What is St. Peter’s Fiesta, a Gloucester Stage Company original adaption of the beautiful book of the same name, written by Laura Ventimiglia. The production was fantastic, the kids wonderfully talented, and I think it was so successful that Nonna, What is St. Peter’s Fiesta is going to become a tradition at Gloucester Stage.
Many, many thanks to Laura and Heidi for inviting Charlotte and I. Charlotte, who is not quite two, had a wonderful time–the show is appealing to a wide range of ages–from the very youngest to the very oldest nonnas and nonnos in the audience.
Laura and her grandchildren ❤
Nonna, What is St. Peter’s Fiesta:
NARRATOR- Gianna Ferace
JOEY- Bianca Numerosi
AMELIA- Lia Sophia Numerosi
JACOB- Nathan Gorman-Melo
NONNA- Emily Grace
MR. AMATORE- Finn Wall
ST. PETER- Naia Gibson
LOCAL FISHERMEN/STORM- Brady Patten, Nate Oaks, Miranda Joyce, Sophie Camera Murray, , Schuylar Corbett April Smith, Oni Gibson, Benjamin Pixley . Mia Jaworski, Anya Lichtenwald. Alexis Thomas, Olivia Philbrook, Miranda Joyce
MRS. VITTORIA- Lucy Camera Murray
FAMILY- Brady Patten, Nate Oaks, Miranda Joyce,
COUSINS- Sophie Camera Murray, Emerson Philbrook
MR. MARINO- AJ Porcello
MR. BRUNO- April Smith
MISS NICOSIA- Gabi Cros
SEINE BOAT ROWERS- Brady Patten, Nate Oaks, Anya Lichtenwald, Alexis Thomas
GREASY POLE WALKERS- Brady Patten, Nate Oaks, AJ Procello, Alexis Thomas, Benjamin Pixley, Schuylar Corbett
Greasy Pole Flag: Emerson Philbrook
CARDINAL-Finn Wall
PRIESTS/ FLEET Brady Patten, Nate Oaks, Miranda Joyce, Sophie Camera Murray,
Strega Nona:
NARRATOR- Miranda Joyce
STREGA NONA- Brady Patten
NONA’S CAT- Oni Gibson
TOWNSFOLK/ SPAGHETTI- Emily Grace, Bianca Numerosi, Naia Gibson, Gabi,Cros, Lia Sophia Numerosi, Gianna Ferace, AJ Porcello, Nathan Gorman-Melo, Lucy Camera Murray, Nate Oaks, Anya Lichtenwald, Alexis Thomas
TOWNSPERSON 1- Mia Jaworski
TOWNSPERSON 2- Finn Wall
TOWNSPERSON 3- April Smith
TOWNSPERSON 4- Schuylar Corbett
BIG ANTHONY- Benjamin Pixley
PASTA POT- Sophie Camera Murray
Grace Numerosi and Bianca Numerosi
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DON’T MESS WITH MAMA (OR PAPA) – YOUR DAILY PIPING PLOVER SMACK DOWN
These beautiful shorebirds, so small you can hold one in the palm of your hand, and so softly hued, they melt into summer shades of driftwood and sand, are actually tough as nails. You would have to be mighty fierce to battle hungry gulls and crows twenty times your size, an ever shrinking habitat, extremes in weather, and oddest of all, unmated males of your own kind.
We usually refer to our disrupter as the Bachelor; in WWE terms, I think he would be called a heel. Daily, there are impromptu smack downs, mostly Papa defending the chicks, but Mama often rescues the chicks, too. Even on the 38th day of our fledgling’s lives, the Bachelor went after one of the chicks this morning. The heel snuck up and then moved aggressively towards an unsuspecting fledgling, sleepy-eyed in the sand. Papa was nearby, gave the Bachelor the business, and down the beach they both flew.
Unmated males pose a problem not only at Good Harbor Beach, but at Piping Plover nesting sites everywhere. Early in the season, I imagine it may be good for the success of the species to have a few extra males present in case the male of a mated pair is killed. But why do they continue to harass throughout the summer, especially when the female may even have left the area? Papa’s and Mama’s defense of the chicks against the Bachelor’s villainous behavior is perhaps demonstrating to the young birds life lessons in how to defend their own future broods.
The Bachelor this morning, hiding behind a sand castle, waiting to pounce on a resting fledgling.
The sleepy 38-day-old fledgling.
Several mornings ago I observed the family feeding together in the intertidal zone, but wait, there were six, not five. Mom looked up from finishing her bath and quickly realized the Bachelor had wormed his way into the family’s territory. She went straight at him, but he held his ground. Papa heard the commotion and full on charged, chasing the Bachelor all the way down to the snack bar.
Mama taking a bath.
She looks up and recognizes it’s the Bachelor.
She flies straight at him, even wrassling for a moment, but the Bachelor refuses to leave.
Papa gives chase up the beach.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY RELEASE FROM MY FRIEND LAUREN
From four fat healthy caterpillars, Lauren released two butterflies yesterday, with two more chyrsalides yet to open. This was her first time raising Monarchs and I think she is hooked. Many thanks to Lauren for sharing her photo, just beautiful!
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Gloucester Rotary Club Summer Social Sunset Cruise
Gloucester Rotary Summer Social 2019
The Gloucester Rotary Club will host a Sunset Cruise aboard the Privateer, docked at 63 Rogers St in downtown Gloucester, on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Boarding begins at 6:00pm, and we leave the dock at 6:30pm, returning at 9:30pm.
In addition to beautiful Gloucester vistas and refreshing ocean breezes, the cruise will include sandwiches, salads and desserts, a cash bar, and fun entertainment.
Tickets are $35 each and can be reserved by contacting Brad Pierce at 978-884-9999. The Privateer can accommodate 150 guests. Last minute walk-ons are welcome, but advance reservations are appreciated.
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July 9: Jazz Dinner at Feather and Wedge with The Jazz Imposters
Stop in at Feather & Wedge tonight for an evening of great food and music with The Jazz Imposters.
The Jazz Imposters aka Rik the Meanie, is an experimental band originated by Rockport High School senior Jackson Renda and recently graduated Rowan Rockwell. After releasing there debut EP, Laizze Faire, on SoundCloud, The Jazz Imposters have gained a following through out the Cape Ann and Boston Area. The Jazz Imposters take influence from Fela Kuti, Mac Demarco, The Wutang Clan, Wilco, among others. As the band continues to thrive, Saxophonist Francis Altman, Bassist Noel Rudloff and Guitarist Matt Rich are now regular members of the Imposters.
Reservations suggested! 978.999.5917
Tuesday, July, 9, 2019
7:00 – 9:30 PM
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
978.999.5917
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3 Amazing Castles! by New England Views
Welcome to the latest episode “3 Amazing Castles!” by New England Views. We take a visual tour to visit Hammond Castle in Gloucester, and also Gillette Castle, and Winnekenni Castle. Featuring new aerial footage & much more.
New England Views is on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/newenglandview/
featuring the photography & videography of Cape Ann native Mark Kanegis.
Mark’s website and printing are done by Cape Ann Giclee:
www.NewEnglandViews.com
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Furniture Sale at the Annisquam Exchange
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FURNITURE SALE – ONE-DAY OUTDOORS
JULY 13 – 9 AM TO NOON
Come to shop or bring items to sell
Registration and drop-off 8:00 am
Pick-up unsold items no later than 1:00 pm
THE EXCHANGE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 1:00 PM
ACCEPTING: Indoor/outdoor furniture, mirrors, carpets, larger garden pots and plant stands, framed artwork/prints.
The Annisquam Exchange is located in historic Gloucester, MA, America’s oldest fishing port, settled in 1623. The Annisquam Exchange is a consignment shop that is THE source for unique items for the home, including antiques, china, silver and collectibles. The Exchange has become a well-kept secret among area antique dealers and collectors.
The Exchange features many fine items from local residents’ summer homes, including many estate pieces. The Exchange also sells gifts, toys, cards and souvenir Annisquam apparel.
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Visitors to Gloucester-146
From Texas
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The Riverfest Seaside Music Festival Line-up Will Be Announced Wednesday July 10th At 5PM on 92-5 The River
“The Big Reveal is coming! Join us Wednesday afternoon at five as we announce the new location and line-up for this year’s Riverfest Seaside Music Festival. We’ll announce who’s playing, share interview clips and play rare River Music Hall performances from all 4 bands. The Big Reveal on Wednesday July 10th at 5pm is presented by Bud Light, America’s Favorite Light Lager and 92-5 the River, Boston’s Independent Radio.”
Good Morning Gloucester 