Nature & Science
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
April 1 44 35 1.66
April 2 43 37 .06
April 3 52 36 Trace
April 4 56 34 .00
April 5 51 42 .01
April 6 57 35 .19
April 7 53 38 Trace
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 47º F.
Last week I asked people who had barn owls to let me know if they have pairs around their property. I received this marvelous description from Rebecca Gilbert of the Native Earth Teaching Farm on North Road:
Solar Sanctuary
The scientists have been out counting and next week the results are coming in for two separate studies.
Horseshoe Crabs Get Busy
Everything you wanted to know about horseshoe crabs but were afraid to ask, in particular their mating habits, will be revealed at the Chilmark Library on Wednesday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Like magic, they appear. Hocus crocus!
One doesn’t need a wand to make crocuses. Spring is to thank for the coming of the crocus, though there is also a man who can take some credit for their creation. He couldn’t make longer and warmer days, but he could make those new little cup-shaped flowers.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.