My View of Life on the Dock
Wonderful Wednesday at Good Harbor Beach., with many smiling beach goers. The ocean was telling a story. The Purple and Red flags were hanging from the light guard stand. The Red Flag is for rough seas and purple for marine life, such as jelly fish. I did not see any jelly fish. The Purple Flag does not indicate sharks. It was a beauty of a day.
This bird was right next to my truck in the parking lot at Good Harbor Beach.
Reblogged from the Audubon Website.
Widespread, common, and conspicuous, the Killdeer calls its name as it flies over farmland and other open country. Like other members of the plover family, this species is often found at the water’s edge, but it also lives in pastures and fields far from water. At times, it nests on gravel roofs or on lawns. Many a person has been fooled by the bird’s ‘broken-wing’ act, in which it flutters along the ground in a show of injury, luring intruders away from its nest.
There is never a bad time walking Good Harbor Beach.
After the rain on Monday, Rick and I took a walk on Good Harbor Beach. It was so nice to see the sun and a surfer.
Spring time in Gloucester! Whales are visible from the shore in April and May. This year, multiple reports of sightings occurred on April 19th (morning and night) and May 2nd, 2026 (before 9AM). The whales can be difficult to spot and ID. Some species journey past, fast. Others may criss cross back and forth between Good Harbor Beach and Twin Lights, in a generalized area for hours or even all day. So, if you missed a sighting, keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, Common Eiders are busy spring mating and it’s a great year for forsythia.
Right whales were close in 2018.
On Sunday, as the sun was trying to come out and milder temperatures, Good Harbor had many beach goers. There was also Stand-Up Paddleboarders enjoying the milder weather.
Took a ride to Good Harbor on Saturday. There was one Surfer and a beach goer sitting on a beach chair bundled up. Love New Englanders.
Even with the cold weather, taking a walk on Good Harbor feels great.
So long 2025 and let’s go 2026! Happy New Year!
Beautiful light after the snow the other day.
Rick and I took a walk on Good Harbor Beach Sunday morning. The clouds were forming, and ocean turned a silver color.
With Hurrican Erin, off the coast, the ocean could be a danger. The beach was beautiful with amazing light.
Aug 22, 2025
Both Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach were closed to swimming again due to shark sightings –and seals, too, viewed from Good Harbor. Rumors about a beached Great White circulated and dissipated. Long Beach reopened to swimmers. The waves are tremendous.
photos: Good Harbor Beach. Long Beach. Inn at Good Harbor Beach. June 20, 2025. The weather forecast for next week is more unbroken fine summer weather for beach and Fiesta 🙂
Photos: June 19, 2025. Mesmerizing fog then the sun broke out and the sky was cloudless and blue. And June 12th.
video clip: Unusual seagull line up. They usually tuck in clumps along Long Beach for weather events.
Driving by Good Harbor on a deary and cold spring day, realized how beautiful the beach always looks.
Even on a foggy and soggy day, always carry my camera. Took a walk on good Harbor Beach and Thatcher Island looked mysterious.
For more information regarding Thatcher Island please go the https://thacherisland.org/
Took a walk on Good Harbor Beach late afternoon on Thursday. The weather was starting to improve.
Took a nice walk on beautiful Good Harbor Beach before the snow.
Good Morning Gloucester 