Essex County, Massachusetts, from Cape Ann to the Merrimack River is beautiful any time of year.  But in the late fall and winter, there’s something very special about this little corner of the world.

During his PowerPoint lecture, Bill Gette will take you on a photographic excursion from the rocky headlands of Cape Ann, through historic Essex, to the expansive salt marshes of the Plum Island Estuary and the barrier island beaches at the mouth of the Merrimack River.  He will show you beautiful scenery and an incredible variety of wildlife that not only survives but prospers during our harsh New England winters.  Bill will share maps so you can plan a winter adventure on your own, and he’ll show you examples of the wildlife typical of each location on our virtual itinerary, including Harlequin Duck, Long-tailed Duck, Snowy Owl, Lapland Longspur, White-winged Crossbill, and many more.

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