Flower Action

Starflower,  Trientalis Borealis, Squam Swamp

Wood Anemone, Anemone Quinquefolia,  Squam Swamp

Jack in the Pulpit,  Squam Swamp, May 18
Arisaema triphyllum

Viola Lanceolata,  Milestone Cranberry Bog

More flowers are joining the daffodil to shad blow parade.  Josh and I hiked to the Pout Ponds and saw hosts of blueish birds-foot violets (Viola Pedata).  And the swamp violets,  which I saw in the trenches of the Milestone Cranberry bog,  are also blooming in Squam Swamp.  The beach plums are starting to bloom,  as the shad blooms literally blow off.  The wood anemones,  the xxx and of course the bluets are afoot in Squam Swamp.  And I saw a Jack in the Pulpit!

Viola Pedata, Middle Moors

Bird's Foot Violets

Beach Plum,  Prunus Maritima

Huckleberry, Gaylussacia Baccata,  Middle Moors

Viola, Middle Moors, May 16

We have now been in Nantucket for 10 weeks straight,  my longest stretch since  Sam was born 39 years ago.  I am used to being here a lot,  but going off island for work. Although the pandemic is ravaging the lives of many,  it has given me the gift of being here in this beautiful place.  Sam,  who we thought had COVID,  tested negative.  Charlie,  who was sick after visiting NYC in early March,  tested positive for the antibody.  We found out today.  People walking up Baxter Road to the Lighthouse are now wearing masks.  But the Sankaty Light is back on,  if not rotating.