Rowing out of Little Harbor

My Working Waterfront: Rowing Out of Little Harbor

6/19/2013 - I spotted Hugh Bishop of Marblehead recently, rowing out to his lobster boat moored in Little Harbor, or what locals call Barnegat. This part of Marblehead features Crowninshield Island (better known as Brown's Island), and another deserted island called Priest's Island that is originally called Gerry Island. One reason it… SEE MORE
Perfect summer night in Tenants Harbor.

Photo View: Sitting On Summer’s Glorious Doorstep

6/19/2013 - The majestic light that swept over the southern end of the St. George peninsula on June 18 was breathtaking! Late June on the mid-coast of Maine is always special, but a double rainbow that held court over the pink waters of Tenants Harbor was something else all together. I truly… SEE MORE
Dusk falls over Tenants Harbor.

June’s Lasting Light on the Maine Coast

6/8/2013 - The light that washes over the Maine coast in the month of June is a beautiful thing to behold. Afternoons burn bright when the sun is out and evenings seem to just crawl by. The sun sets around 8:30 and the light of day creeps over the pine trees before… SEE MORE
A piping plover chick. In the past 15 years, 78 nesting pairs have fledged 101 chicks on NH beaches.

Public Urged to Protect Plovers Nesting on NH Beaches

5/24/2013 - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is urging the public to be aware of endangered birds on the state's beaches this summer, as there are five pairs of piping plovers nesting along the sandy shores of Hampton and Seabrook. Piping plovers are endangered in New Hampshire and threatened nationally.… SEE MORE
A brilliant May afternoon in Port Clyde.

When the Fog Clears, the Maine Coast Opens Up

5/14/2013 - As I mentioned in my previous post, the Maine coast is known for its thick fog, which swirls through coastal towns every spring and summer. This marine layer reduces the visibility drastically and hides the sun from all who wish to see it. But just as soon as the fog… SEE MORE
Port Clyde is gorgeous in all weather, but perhaps even more so in the fog.

Harbingers of Spring: The Foggy Days Of May

5/9/2013 - When the fog begins to roll in, you know summer can't be too far away. As I drive home down Route 131 toward Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde, the sun begins to disappear, the temperature plummets, and the wispy strands of spring fog move through the pine trees and across… SEE MORE
Exploring the natural world, one sea urchin at a time, at the new South Coast Center in Westerly.

Save the Bay Opens South Coast Center in Westerly

4/29/2013 - On April 27 Save the Bay was delighted to hold the grand opening of its South Coast Center in Westerly. The event was a huge success, with over 250 visitors touring our new location at 8 Broad Street. Many thanks go out to all of the Save The Bay volunteers,… SEE MORE