Island Light: Enticing Prelude
Splash!
Splash!
Endless waves roll onto the shore of Lucy Vincent Beach.
Endless waves roll onto the shore of Lucy Vincent Beach.
Surfers gather at Lucy Vincent to ride the waves.
Surfers gather at Lucy Vincent to ride the waves.
Further along the shore, another group gathered at Squibnocket.
Further along the shore, another group gathered at Squibnocket.
Surfing is a year-round pursuit now.
Surfing is a year-round pursuit now.
Waiting for the next swell.
Waiting for the next swell.
Morgan Douglas.
Morgan Douglas.
Sign of spring as daffodils bloom along North Road in Chilmark.
Sign of spring as daffodils bloom along North Road in Chilmark.
Gay Head Cliffs seen by the overlook in Aquinnah.
Gay Head Cliffs seen by the overlook in Aquinnah.
Gay Head Light.
Gay Head Light.
Low tide at Chilmark Pond.
Low tide at Chilmark Pond.
A gannetry of northern gannets are a sight to behold at Katama.
A gannetry of northern gannets are a sight to behold at Katama.
Driftwood art on South Beach.
Driftwood art on South Beach.
Waiting for delivery on Lambert's Cove Road.
Waiting for delivery on Lambert's Cove Road.
Osprey searches for prey over Duarte's Pond.
Osprey searches for prey over Duarte's Pond.
Circling overhead.
Circling overhead.
Birdsong overheard heralds warmer weather.
Birdsong overheard heralds warmer weather.
Sheep graze in a West Tisbury pasture.
Sheep graze in a West Tisbury pasture.
Putting aside the angry disruptions of the odd northeaster or two, this spring so far has been a soft and enticing prelude to summer, a gentle and sometimes teasing reminder of the soothing season of sun and zephyrs. Early flowers and hints of greenery make us hope for an overnight transformation to full-leafed summer. The longer days induce longer and later walks, more leisurely strolls with less chill to hurry against.