October Nor’easter Storm Snapshots

Eastern Point Seagulls ©Kim Smith 2014Out on Eastern Point this morning great flocks of seagulls were riding the waves while the Niles Pond swans and ducks were tucked into their shoreline retreats. The cormorants were many and could be seen clustering on rocky perches all around the inner harbor.

Niles Pond Swans Ā©kim Smith 2014Gloucester’s DPW crews were out and about clearing the streets from downed limbs.Gloucester DPW Ā©Kim Smith 2014

I only stayed for a moment atĀ the Brace Cove berm becauseĀ the waves were so tremendous thatĀ it really didn’t feel safe. I am gladĀ to report though that atĀ 10:30 this morning the narrowest slip of landĀ that preventsĀ Niles PondĀ from becoming Brace Cove’s salt marsh appears to have weathered this October nor’easter.

Brace Cove seagulls ©Kim Smith 2014

storm damage Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2014Downed Tree Mangles Portable Potty