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Bird watching on Spectacle Island

While close enough to the city to swim to and accessible enough to feel like a public park, Spectacle island is home to an abundance of wildlife. Among the species inhabiting the island is the beautiful red‒winged blackbird. I was … Continue reading

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Picture of the week: Boston Light at Sunset

As the sun sets over Black Rock Beach in Cohasset, Boston Light is visible in the distance, as are some other distant lights from the North Shore:

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Boats that you might see in Boston Harbor

When out on Boston Harbor, there are a great variety of interesting boats which one may see. In addition to the large number of private recreational boats and fishing vessels out there, here is a list of some of the … Continue reading

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A calm summer day at Minot Light

Yesterday was a calm and bright day off the coast of Boston’s South Shore. The seas around Minot light are very calm in this photo, which is a contrast to how rough they often get during a storm: Its hard … Continue reading

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Fall River and Battleship Cove

Sitting high upon a hill above the Taunton River as it empties into Mount Hope Bay is the old City of Fall River, Massachusetts. Far inland from open ocean, and close to neighboring Rhode Island, this border city bastion of … Continue reading

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USS Constitution honors Boston Marathon first responders

The USS Constitution was brought out for a turnaround in Boston Harbor yesterday, June 4th, 2013. This was a beautiful sight that made its observers proud: Constitution was out to celebrate the tradition of American heroism. Specifically, to honor the … Continue reading

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Picture of the week: Summer Sunrise

A lobster boat heading dropping traps just after sunrise in Hingham Bay late last week. Sunrise comes early these days, and the summer heat has come early this year as well.

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Great Brewster: The Wild Island

On a clear Boston day, one can stand near the city’s waterfront and see the silhouette of Great Brewster Island’s dunes, far offshore in the outermost reaches of the harbor. The wild island: Great Brewster Island is a deserted landscape: its … Continue reading

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Tall Ships Peacemaker and Roseway back for the summer

Over the past week, some of our finest tall ships have been back in town. Here are a few pictures of the Peacemaker, a barquentine which was docked at fan pier most of last week, as well as the Roseway, … Continue reading

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Bumpkin Island: Exploring the trails, ruins and views

Bumpkin Island: This subliminally beautiful and frankly under-rated island is worth a visit.  The island may be dismissed given its close proximity to the shores of Hull, as well as its strange name (which may be only an adaptation of … Continue reading

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