Scenes From Martha's Vineyard: September 2019
Charlotte Marshard takes a unique approach to offshore fishing.
Charlotte Marshard takes a unique approach to offshore fishing.
Signs of autumn appear at Morning Glory Farm.
Signs of autumn appear at Morning Glory Farm.
Ocean sunfish spotted off the Gay Head Cliffs.
Ocean sunfish spotted off the Gay Head Cliffs.
Roses in bloom under blue skies at the Gazette.
Roses in bloom under blue skies at the Gazette.
Monarch and grasshopper meet.
Monarch and grasshopper meet.
Full harvest moon over East Chop.
Full harvest moon over East Chop.
Sailboats plied Island waters as part of the Pat West Gaff Rig race.
Sailboats plied Island waters as part of the Pat West Gaff Rig race.
Tree swallows pause during their southerly migration on Chappy
Tree swallows pause during their southerly migration on Chappy
West Chop Light, guiding mariners through Vineyard Sound.
West Chop Light, guiding mariners through Vineyard Sound.
Topsil schooner Shenandoah seen by land.
Topsil schooner Shenandoah seen by land.
Sun sparkles on the surface as surfers descend on Squibnocket.
Sun sparkles on the surface as surfers descend on Squibnocket.
European starling takes a break on belted Galloway's face.
European starling takes a break on belted Galloway's face.
East Chop porch, Vineyard Sound beyond.
East Chop porch, Vineyard Sound beyond.
Sinful times in Menemsha harbor.
Sinful times in Menemsha harbor.
Sun rises through Ocean Park's Bandstand.
Sun rises through Ocean Park's Bandstand.
Heading out past Edgartown Light for a day on the water.
Heading out past Edgartown Light for a day on the water.
Goldenrod glows along Crab Creek in Edgartown.
Goldenrod glows along Crab Creek in Edgartown.
September mackerel sky over Vineyard Haven harbor.
September mackerel sky over Vineyard Haven harbor.
Acorns fall from oak trees, plinking off the roofs of houses and sheds, plunking onto dry ground and crunching underfoot during hikes. Flocks of swallows fly to winter homes, making their way south with other September air travelers. Cicadas hum and strum in the evening air, distinctly cooler now and laced with wisps of fog. Waves lap at a broad, sandy shoreline nourished by the littoral drifts of summer, gently urging Islanders to store up swims like a squirrel stores nuts for winter.