Island flyfishermen turned out in large numbers for the 28th annual Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club Catch and Release Tournament.

Andy Rice has shorn the sheep of Allen Farm, in addition to almost every other Island flock, for 30 years. This year, however, the tradition has been passed on to Aaron Loux.

In Roman mythology Jupiter is King of the Gods.

Vineyard Haven beekeeper Tim Colon received more calls than usual this year from startled Islanders reporting swarms of bees. A swarm is awe-inspiring to witness.

We are still getting some migrants, but most of the new sightings for this week are of birds that we usually see every year.

Myron Garfinkle is a man that takes time to smell the flowers.