SNOWY OWL LADY ON A SNOWY BEACH
This beautiful Snowy Owl female was left alone for the better part of a frigid and blustery morning. Although Snowies are covered in feathers from head to toe, during very cold weather they try to find perches low to the ground and blocked from the wind.
Snowy with her feathers fluffed for warmth
Morning foot bath
A cell phone photographer made her flush three times over a ten minute period before she gave up and left the beach.
Snowies don’t want to be disturbed and fly when they are resting on the beach. Flying makes them use up precious energy. It’s not just cell phone photographers that are harming the Snowies. Recently I watched from an adjacent road as a group of photographers with telephoto lenses chased a Snow Owl up and down a beach. The Snowy flew away and departed the area.
Snowy Owls that are visiting our shores are, for the most part, young and relatively new at hunting, are in unfamiliar territory, and basically just need to rest and conserve energy when they are not hunting.
Please respect our Snowies ❤
Snowy Owls love both rocky beaches and the tundra-like terrain of sandy beaches, because both are similar habitats found in their Arctic breeding and hunting grounds. And, too, look how well disguised is the Snowy in the photo above.
A few more creatures found on the beach that morning, including Surf Scoters, and a Snow Bunting flying very near to the Snowy.
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Heavy surf and high tide rough on heavy equipment at Long Beach
Views today were taken an hour before the afternoon high tide. Prior high tide left its mark, and I expect more tomorrow with such high winds predicted.
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Benches at Magnolia Landing
These benches are very inviting especially with the view.
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Scenes from Paige Farrell solo exhibition at Jane Deering Gallery
The exhibition Paige Farrell | Relationships at Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester MA continues through February 27th. Selections from Farrell’s writings are paired with her closely observed motifs, some man made, some natural. The sense of place whether the weather or locale becomes all Farrell– often soft, atmospheric and peaceful.
Scenes from the reception
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Sawyer Free Library new building presentation Tues. February 26
photo caption: three buildings of Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free public library, winter
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Note schedule change – architect presentation with new building committee and library trustees is Tuesday February 26.
- ON Monday February 25, 2019 Saunders House Stewardship Committee, 10:30AM-noon
- ON Tuesday February 26, 2019 there is a Library (new) Building Committee meeting 5:30 PM sharp – 7:30 PM. Please note schedule change, again. The monthly meetings announced were said to follow the traditional schedule of meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm, but that has not happened as meetings have been combined with Trustee meetings, etc. Do confirm ahead: 01/30/2019,
02/27/201902/26/2019, 03/27/2019, 04/24/2019 LOCATION: confirm SFL location if Friend Room or one of two rooms upstairs/downstairs in Saunders. There may be other informal ad hoc meetings. - ON Wednesday February 27, 2019 the fundraising committee for the new building may be meeting but I’m fairly certain it’s not at 4-5am– just a little typo on the events calendar. Maybe it’s 4-5pm
Catch up (click link to select)
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#PETA. THE WORST.
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A Winter Morning in Magnolia
It was a little grey following the snowfall, but still quite pretty in Magnolia. We even found a sign of spring in these buds.
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THANK YOU TO ASHLEY DESTINO FOR THE FANTASTIC TOUR OF GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE!
GMGI conference ‘room with a view.’
Friday morning, ahead of the first of many public open houses to be held at the Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, we taped our weekly podcast in the conference room at the stunning new science center. Ashley Destino, development and communications director, gave us a grand tour of the labs, as well as a tour of the second floor.
Tim Sullivan
It was all very exciting to learn more about this stellar institution and my favorite parts were interviewing one of GMGI’s lead scientists, Tim Sullivan, and learning about Red Sea Urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus). This fascinating species can live for two hundred years, regenerate damaged appendages, and reproduce throughout their life span. The Red Sea Urchin is just one of many species the institute is sequencing. GMGI is also studying blue American Lobsters, one donated by Captain Joe and Sons!
At GMGI, Red Sea Urchins are housed in aquariums and fed weekly. Here’s one ‘chowing down’ on iceberg lettuce (just kidding; it was eating so slowly, you could barely tell it was eating at all). In the wild, Red Sea Urchins eat kelp.
The second floor is available to rent and the build out possibilities are limitless, with a huge amount of floor space, sun pouring through the windows, and an expansive outdoor deck, including a spectacular view.
Host Joey, with Ashley, Ron Gilson and Chris McCarthy
The Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute is located at 417 Main Street in Gloucester. Listen to our podcast and visit the GMGI website to learn more about the Institute’s research and education programs.
Hand painted oar gifted to GMGI by Sam Nigro
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BEAUTIFUL BRACE COVE SUNRISE
February morning sunrise at Brace Cove
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‘The Americas, Land of Many Cultures,’ a choral concert by Albany Pro Musica and Camerata Coral from Puerto Rico
Saturday March 2nd 2019 at 3:30pm in the Gloucester Meetinghouse, corner of Church and Middle Streets
A festive choral concert in English and Spanish celebrating the diversity of the Americas presented by the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation
The Americas, Land of Many Cultures. Distinctive harmonies and thrilling rhythms sung by two great choral ensembles will transport you in a journey celebrating diversity, multiculturalism, inclusiveness, and acceptance; the values that hold the Americas strong.
Puerto Rican chorus Camerata Coral join’s Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus in homage to the musical heritage of the New World, featuring evocative music from North and South America and the Caribbean.
$45 Preferred, $30 General, $10 Students with ID, Under 12 free – Note: no one turned away due to lack of funds. Tickets at the door or in advance with more information at http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
PROGRAM
Albany Pro Musica: CANADA
Ambe by Andrew Balfour (b.1967)
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Feeding time at Jodrey State Pier
A flock of seagulls.
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THE TUG RULE – Robert Kraft Accused of Satisfying Prostitutes in Jupiter Sex-Ring Sting From The Thrill Ride
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The Manchester Historical Museum
The Community Art Show is coming up soon. Come on by and take a look at CAPE ANN THROUGH ARTIST’S EYES.
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Gloucester High Hockey States Vs Danvers At Stoneham Tuesday Night 6PM!
Lanes Cove on a Pretty Morning
Views of Lanes Cove from a different perspective.
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The Franklin For Dinner
Meatballs
Hanger steak
A few cocktails for Mr McCarthy
Warm hospitality from Maria, Joe and Stephano as always.
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Sunday Jazz Brunch with Peter Fedele – February 24
Enjoy Jazz Brunch at Feather & Wedge with music by jazz guitarist Peter Fedele. Peter is well known for his unique style that combines traditional jazz, with bebop, rock and funk.
Sunday, February 24
10:30 – 2:30 PM
Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
https://featherandwedge.com/
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GloucesterCast 324 With Ashley Destino, Tim Sullivan, Ron Gilson, Chris McCarthy, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 2/22/19
GloucesterCast 324 With Ashley Destino, Tim Sullivan, Ron Gilson, Chris McCarthy, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 2/22/19
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Topics Include:
Ashley Destino talks about GMGI
Tim Sullivan GMGI scientist
It’s save a straw day
Ron Gilson tribute to Joe Mondello and reminisces about old time Gloucester waterfront
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Saturday Rockport will be able to purchase beer and wine at Whistlestop shop
Harp seal rescued and relocated
New exhibit at PEM
The property where GMGI sits today back in 2007 (the caption is sarcasm)-
Today, February 22, 2019
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STACKING LOBSTER TRAPS AT CAPTAIN JOES
All in a day’s work.
Joey and Chris stacking lobster traps.
Good Morning Gloucester 