CROWS OF THE SEA
These aquamarine-eyed beauties were very nearly made extinct from the use of the pesticide DDT and from hunting. DDT wreaked havoc on avian creatures nationwide and since its ban, the Double-crested Cormorant has made an extraordinary recovery, so much so, that some communities spend a great deal of time and expense planning how to kill, or cull, these remarkable birds. Read here for a very thoughtful article on the topic, “To Kill a Cormorant.”
Pair of Juvenile Double-crested Cormorants at Rockport Harbor
Double-crested Cormorants massing at the mouth of the Essex River in late summer
The Double-crested Cormorant get its common name from the double tufts of feathers seen on both male and females, showing only during breeding season. The crests can be white, black, or a combination of both. Photo courtesy wiki.
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Cape Ann TV Lunch & Learn Series: “Deep Diving Into Your Camera’s Menu”
Cape Ann TV Lunch & Learn Series: “Deep Diving Into Your Camera’s Menu”
Cape Ann TV’s Lunch & Learn Series continues on Thursday January 19, 2016
at 12pm with Professional Video Producer, Ted Reed.
Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s time to start on that New Year’s
resolution to do more video! In support of that, our next Lunch and Learn
at Cape Ann TV will concentrate on getting the most out of your video
camera with something you already have—its menu of controls.
Even the most basic camcorders have ways of adjusting exposure, focus and
color manually, so whether you just got a new camera, or want to find out
more about one you’ve had for a while, bring it in at noontime on Thursday
January 19 to Cape Ann TV’s latest Lunch and Learn workshop. Emmy
award-winning director Ted Reed will answer your questions and give you a
head start at shooting the videos you’ve always wanted to make.
Promo Video Here: https://youtu.be/ZAxPPcwuNXY
Space is limited for this event; please RSVP to rtober@capeanntv.org to
reserve your spot.
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Love these cuties
It is always fun to go over to Brace Cove at low tide to watch these playful seals.
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MAYOR SEFATIA AND ANTHONY CATURANO, OWNER/CHEF TONNO RESTAURANT, RAISE $$10,000.00 FOR CANCER!!
Mayor Sefatia write’s, “BIG shout out to Anthony Caturano and Tonno staff for the December ‘Sauce Cookoff: Gravy vs. Sugo’ charity event. We proudly raised $10,000.00 for local cancer patients and supporting services. Today, we delivered a check for $7,500.00 to Addison Gilbert Hospital Oncology, which will directly support their patients. The other $2,500.00 was previously given to different families in time for the Holidays.
❤️
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Friendships and Heritage Shared at the DES Club
Celebrating Manuel Nunes’ Birthday with Friends at the DES Club.
Happy Birthday
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Meet Emily. She’s Pretty Cool.
So this seems like a pretty fantastic idea. Maybe especially on a boat so that one person can stay in control of the boat/ship if another is to go overboard. Also, if effective, a great way to execute a rescue without putting more lives in jeopardy.
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Diaper Drive – Thank You!
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EARLY MORNING SCENES FROM BEAUTIFUL ROCKPORT HARBOR, GRANITE PIER, MR. SWAN AND DUCK ENTOURAGE, PAIR OF JUVENILE DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS, FV WINDY, AND OF COURSE, MOTIF NO.1
Photos from an early morning walk all around Rockport Harbor (sub0zero walk I should add). My technique for photographing when it’s 10 degrees out is to snap away until my fingers can’t stand it any more, run back to the car, which has been left running, warm up, and then try again. Repeat in ten to fifteen minute intervals. I have the utmost respect for the fishermen; I don’t understand how they can work on the water when the air temperature is so cold.
Rockport Congregational Church and Shalin Liu Sunrays
One of a sleeping pair of juvenile Double-crested Cormorants
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Cold Sunset
With the cold weather, the sunset show beautiful colors.
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Press Restaurant on Lexington Avenue
Magnolia is getting a new restaurant at 2 Lexington Avenue. The owner is Scott Spencer, with his major helpers, Maddi and Emily, gave me the opportunity to have a peek at this great addition to Lexington Avenue.
This place looks great and look forward to having breakfast or lunch there.
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64 Main Street construction coming along
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Another fun event at Sand to City
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Mike O’Connell Tonight with David Brown and Forrest Padgett and Dear Ol’ Dave, of course @ Dave Sag’s Blues Party . The Rhumb Line 8:30pm 1.12.2017
Thursday night at the Rhumbline sees the resprouting of that local hero: Mr. Mike O’Connell and his band of Stooges.
Spread out! No greasy kid stuff on his chinny chin chin as he brings in Mr. Dave Brown, pound for pound the best guitarist this scene has ever seen and Comrade Drummer Forrest “Frosty” Padgett on commie shrapnel shoe bangings. We will bury you!*
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
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New Libraries of Massachusetts MBLC poster includes preservation examples and combos. Zoom in!
Direct and zoomable link to the “New Libraries of Massachusetts” excellent poster (PDF), created by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and covering projects completed up to 2012. Many are historic combos and a few bypass parking compliance (Boston Public Library).
Late last night, Ray Lamont filed a story for the Gloucester Daily Times about January 11 library building meeting.
I’ll add links to the Q&A from last week and last night if they’re available. Identifying an architect of the preliminary plans and building architect are part of filing intent. And the FAQ spells out: Eligibility: …Applicants must have local approval to apply for, accept, and expend grant funds as well as approval for the proposed preliminary design.
See more information about the Massachusetts Public Library Building Program in the video they produced, and Sawyer Free showed last week at the corporators meeting.
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Visitors from Peabody
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Peaceful Light over Dogbar
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Nichole’s Picks 1/14 + 1/15
Pick #1: CAM Kids: Cape Ann Improv at the Cape Ann Museum
Saturday, January 14th at 11:00
What happens when history and fine art meet improv and silliness? Bring the kids and find out for yourself when Cape Ann Improv performs at the Cape Ann Museum. The arts and objects on display in the galleries will provide the inspiration for scenes and characters for interactive improvisational games throughout the Museum. Discover the art, history and culture of Cape Ann and have a good laugh with the talented and witty Cape Ann Improv performers.
Free for families with school aged children. Space is limited, reservations are required. Call (978)283-0455 x16 or email lizabrowning@capeannmuseum.org for more information.
Pick #2: Swim at the Newly Renovated Aqua Room
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of the pool and renovated Aqua Room over at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort for a few months now. We spend a lot of time there…especially between November and April.
Check out my blog post from yesterday to read much more information
Pick #3: Discover the Dinosaurs, Unleashed
Follow this link to read more about Discover the Dinosaurs Unleashed
Tickets also available for purchase at the link above!
Venture back to a time when the dinosaurs roamed the earth at the ALL NEW Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED! Experience up-close encounters with a lifelike Stegosaurus, Velociraptor and the king T-Rex in this thrilling walk-through exhibit. Kids can also meet a baby Apatosaurus, take an exciting spin in the Jurassic Jeeps at the Dino Raceway and visit the Kids Adventure Zone filled with themed bouncy houses, crafts, face painting and more. Parents and kids can test their skills playing an all-new mini golf course, become junior paleontologists while completing the scavenger hunt as they explore the exhibit and dig for fossils in the Valley of the Bones. It’s family fun of prehistoric proportions!
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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