Scenes From Martha’s Vineyard: March 2024
Daffodils bloom earlier than usual after relatively mild winter.
Daffodils bloom earlier than usual after relatively mild winter.
Crocuses are welcome sight after drab winter grays.
Crocuses are welcome sight after drab winter grays.
Osprey make their return from southern migration.
Osprey make their return from southern migration.
Sunrise over the Edgartown Lighthouse.
Sunrise over the Edgartown Lighthouse.
View out the Gannon and Benjamin window overlooking Vineyard Haven harbor.
View out the Gannon and Benjamin window overlooking Vineyard Haven harbor.
Edgartown replenishes the eroded South Beach dunes.
Edgartown replenishes the eroded South Beach dunes.
Highland cow surveys its domain at Slough Farm.
Highland cow surveys its domain at Slough Farm.
The view from the bench at Ocean View Farm Preserve in Chilmark.
The view from the bench at Ocean View Farm Preserve in Chilmark.
Swans gather in the lee of Sengekontacket.
Swans gather in the lee of Sengekontacket.
Lambing season at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
Lambing season at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
Red-winged blackbird takes flight.
Red-winged blackbird takes flight.
Menemsha under foggy skies.
Menemsha under foggy skies.
East Chop pier.
East Chop pier.
The light lingers well past five o’clock now, and the late day sky is streaked with fuchsia punctuated by scudding, slate-colored clouds. Spring is offically here now, and the strengthening sunlight is an ever-present reminder as well.
It's March on the Vineyard.