Scenes From Martha's Vineyard: March 2023
Morning light through the Oak Bluffs Bandstand.
Morning light through the Oak Bluffs Bandstand.
Edgartown sunrise.
Edgartown sunrise.
Daffodils lift their heads in Chilmark.
Daffodils lift their heads in Chilmark.
Days end at Sengie.
Days end at Sengie.
Along the shore at Felix Neck.
Along the shore at Felix Neck.
Osprey returns to Island from warmer climes.
Osprey returns to Island from warmer climes.
Gay Head Lighthouse.
Gay Head Lighthouse.
Sunrise over Lucy Vincent Beach.
Sunrise over Lucy Vincent Beach.
Taking a break in Menemsha.
Taking a break in Menemsha.
American oystercatchers.
American oystercatchers.
Alabama at rest in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Alabama at rest in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Tisbury Market Place under snow.
Tisbury Market Place under snow.
Alpacas huddle in barn to keep warm.
Alpacas huddle in barn to keep warm.
The light lingers well past five o'clock now, and the late day sky is streaked with fuchsia punctuated by scudding, slate-colored clouds. It's only 15 days until spring, and the strengthening sunlight is an ever-present reminder as well.
It's March on the Vineyard.