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The Arrival of Oliver Hazard Perry Photos From Pat Morss
Hi Joey:
Beautiful cloud above Eastern Point light Saturday morning, and the arrival of Oliver Hazard Perry.
Best, Pat
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TWO-DAY-OLD LEAST TERN CHICKS
Clamoring for dinner, feed Me, feed Me!
In only one day’s time, you can see the teeny shorebirds gaining strength. As Dad approaches with dinner, the two-day-old Least Tern chicks stretch and flap their wings and open wide their beaks. The noisiest and flappiest is fed first. After depositing a minnow in one beak, off he flies to find dinner for the second sibling.
Camouflaged!
The polka-dot fluff balls blend perfectly with the surrounding sand and rocks. The brilliant red inside the chicks mouth makes it easier for the adult terns to find them against the monochromatic pebbly beach habitat.
Waiting for dinner.
The tern parents will share feeding their chicks and fledglings non-stop for weeks; the chicks won’t be on their own for another two months.
For the first several days after hatching, Least Tern chicks keep fairly close to Mom in scooped out scrapes and natural divots in the sand, or well-hidden hidden behind rocks and beach vegetation.
Tiny Least Tern Chick camouflaged in the sand, flanked by an adult Least Tern and Piping Plover male passing by (right).
The Rosetti’s Piping Plover fledglings (three!) sharing the nesting site with the Least Tern Rosetti’s family.
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Great time with grandchildren
Love these kids so much. No matter what we do the memories mean so much.
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Windhover AUGUST News of Performances and Special Events 2018
Windhover AUGUST News of Performances and Special Events 2018
Quarry Dance Vll drew record crowds at the MARS estate last weekend. It was one of those magical performances that seemed to transcend time, with the beauty of the landscape and the pristine quarry matched by the athleticism and stunning talent of the Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre dancers.
Blue Whale lecture: With our goal of celebrating and learning more about the natural world and the preservation of the creatures that inhabit it, please join us for a lecture on the Blue Whale. Coming up on Wednesday, August 15th from 5:30-7:30pm, researcher/scientist Michael Fishbach of the Great Whale Conservancy will present a power point talk with video about what we know of this largest creature on earth and what we are doing to protect them. RSVP required to Lisa Hahn at Windhover@verizon.net Donations appreciated. Wine and cheese served.
Better Balance & Brain Movement Workshop for teachers that teach seniors. Stay physically stable and mentally able. This workshop explores balance, cognitive impairment and movement by understanding issues related to aging. Taught by Lynn Simonson, creator of Simonson Technique, an organic approach to movement that prepares the body to dance in a way that is anatomically intelligent and somatically aware. Friday. August 10- Saturday, August 11, 2018. Inquires can be addressed to Lynn Simonson at: simonsondance@gmail.com
Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company returns to Windhover from Wednesday, August 22 – Sunday, August 26, 2018. This exciting modern dance company brings athleticism and fresh ideas to bear on choreography. Open classes for all ages and levels are scheduled for you to drop in at the following times: Wednesday, August 22 from 9:30-1:00am; Thursday, August 23 from 6:00-7:30pm; Friday, August 24th from 9:30-11:00am; and finally on Saturday, August 25th from 9:30-11:00am. One open rehearsal of the Paul Taylor 2 Company will be a treat for viewers to see on Thursday, August 23rd from 4:00-6:00pm.
PERFORMANCES: On Friday and Saturday evenings, August 24th and 25th at 7:30pm, the entire PT2 dance company will perform Paul Taylor’s choreography at Windhover, on our outdoor stage, weather permitting. Otherwise, the performances will take place in our back dance studio with limited seating. Dances performed include: Party Mix; 3 Epitaphs; Runes and Aureole, all works choreographed by Paul Taylor. Check out our website for further details or call Windhover at 978-546-3611.
No tickets or fees, but tax deductible contributions are greatly appreciated for classes and performances. Contact: Lisa Hahn, Executive Director, Windhover, 257 Rear Granite Street, P.O.Box 2249, Rockport, MA. 01966
Email: Windhover@verizon.net www.windhover.org
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Music Around Town ~ August 6-12, 2018
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The 2018 sidewalk bazaar
Gloucester Smiles-985
Fifth Generation of being wheeled on Stacy Boulevard. (Grandfather and Grandson)
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Sidewalk Bazaar
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Recent Reflections
Reflections on the water usually give me that “peaceful easy feeling” (how many of you are humming that song right now?)
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Beat The Heat With Our Cucumber Watermelon Mojito At Latitude 43
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Join us cooking workshop- this Tuesday!
It’s summer time and our gardens are overflowing with everything from tomatoes to herbs to zucchini! Come join us for a cooking workshop to learn how you can put all those summer fruits to good use and learn some new recipes.
This year our workshop will be led by one of our community gardeners who will focus on recipes from her home country Syria. Learn how to make well-know classics like hummus as well as a few lesser known Syrian recipes.
Email, call, or click here to reserve your spot today! More information below.
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GloucesterCast 291 With Stephanie Tashjy, Sharon Scott, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/5/18
GloucesterCast 291 With Stephanie Tashjy, Sharon Scott, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/5/18
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Free Tickets To Cape Ann Community Cinema – Share this post on Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets to Cape Ann Community Cinema, The Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website
Wednesday’s On The Neck August 8th
Birthday Celebration At Duckworth’s
Blue Heron
Sidewalk Bazaar
Our Lady Of Good Voyage Carillion Bell Concerts Have Returned
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Salt Island Salsa Is Outrageously Delicious and Locally Made!
For more info- https://www.saltislandgourmet.com/the-product.html
Our Story
For 15 years, my family and I called historic Gloucester, MA home. As a mother of two, I was always looking for healthy and tasty snacks to bring to the beach or just feed the girls at the house. So in 1999, inspired by nearby Salt Island, I concocted the first batch of the salsa that now bears its name. Using produce as fresh as the island air, each jar of my delicious salsa is made with the same passion and love that inspired that first batch 17 years ago.
The Product
Locally made, Salt Island Salsa boasts a veritable “perfect storm” of ingredients. Succulent tomatoes, vibrant cilantro, and crisp scallions are chopped fresh every day to ensure optimal quality and flavor. Salt Island Salsa is the perfect accompaniment to any tailgate, family gathering, or cookout. And on the off chance you have any leftover, it makes a great addition to a healthy breakfast or a delicious grilled cheese. Don’t be afraid to be adventurous, and above all, please enjoy.
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MONARCHS IN OUR MIDST
It doesn’t matter which beach I am filming at this summer- Coffins, Good Harbor, Crane, Revere, Nahant, Winthrop, Sandy Point – Everyday I am seeing Monarchs come in over the water and resting on the beach. So interesting!
The above photo was taken late in the day at my friend Patti Papows exquisite butterfly garden. More photos from her garden coming soon 🙂
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4EVER FAB AT THE ANTONIO GENTILE BANDSTAND AUGUST 12TH
Beatles Tribute band, 4Ever Fab, appears in concert on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 7pm at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester MA. This outstanding band returns to the bandstand with a terrific and genuine Beatles sound. This show features spot-on renditions of your classic Beatles favorite.
This concert is sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank, who will provide free ice cream treats to the audience. The concert is free to the public. Parking is free and the venue and rest rooms are wheelchair-accessible. Bring a blanket or chair and perhaps a picnic dinner. The rain date is Tuesday, August 14, 7pm. For further information please visit DavidLBenjamin.com or call 978-281-2286
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Heading out after the rain
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Fiddler Crab Caught By Lobsterman Toby Burnham
Atlantic marsh fiddler crab (uca pugnax)
From Wikipedia-
Distribution
Uca pugnax is the most common species of fiddler crab on the east coast of the United States. Its natural range extends from Cape Cod to northern Florida.[2] In 2014, its northern limit was extended to Hampton, New Hampshire, as a result of a range expansion possibly due to climate change.[3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uca_pugnax
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