Scenes From Martha’s Vineyard: November 2023
Waterview grazing on a Chilmark hillside.
Waterview grazing on a Chilmark hillside.
Flock of wild turkeys celebrate their independence from Thanksgiving dinners.
Flock of wild turkeys celebrate their independence from Thanksgiving dinners.
Edgartown Lighthouse under November sky.
Edgartown Lighthouse under November sky.
Ox has its eye on you at Brookside Farm.
Ox has its eye on you at Brookside Farm.
Calm waters at Squibnocket Beach.
Calm waters at Squibnocket Beach.
A glimpse of Edgartown harbor through a whaling captain’s yard.
A glimpse of Edgartown harbor through a whaling captain’s yard.
Late season crops at Beetlebung Farm in Chilmark.
Late season crops at Beetlebung Farm in Chilmark.
Snow buntings take to the sky.
Snow buntings take to the sky.
Just another rainy day.
Just another rainy day.
Northern harrier swoops over Katama plains.
Northern harrier swoops over Katama plains.
Reflective water at Oak Bluffs harbor.
Reflective water at Oak Bluffs harbor.
Rainy Day is ready for shopping on Vineyard Haven’s Main street.
Rainy Day is ready for shopping on Vineyard Haven’s Main street.
Hauling in a fall catch on the Menemsha jetty.
Hauling in a fall catch on the Menemsha jetty.
End of day in Aquinnah.
End of day in Aquinnah.
Squawking in Katama.
Squawking in Katama.
Pumpkins still decorate the Ag Hall porch.
Pumpkins still decorate the Ag Hall porch.
Study in shadows.
Study in shadows.
Harlock’s Pond in West Tisbury.
Harlock’s Pond in West Tisbury.
Blue sky, blue water at Duarte’s Pond in West Tisbury.
Blue sky, blue water at Duarte’s Pond in West Tisbury.
Gems in their cradles at East Chop.
Gems in their cradles at East Chop.
Here on the Vineyard the frost is on last month’s pumpkin, and there’s always a chance the bird bath will have a thin sheet of ice. Past time to turn off the outdoor shower and roll up the hose. Fill your bird feeder and keep your soup on the stove simmering all day.