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An Alternative to the Crowds

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A great black-backed gull and great egret inspecting its catch. MARIANNE BARNETT

A great black-backed gull and great egret inspecting its catch. MARIANNE BARNETT

An American bald eagle over Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

An American bald eagle over Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

An American oystercatcher in Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

An American oystercatcher in Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

Double-crested cormorants MARIANNE BARNETT

Double-crested cormorants MARIANNE BARNETT

A great egret foraging the shore for small fish. MARIANNE BARNETT

A great egret foraging the shore for small fish. MARIANNE BARNETT

Greater yellowlegs MARIANNE BARNETT

Greater yellowlegs MARIANNE BARNETT

One of many osprey nests in Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

One of many osprey nests in Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

A lone paddleboarder, Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

A lone paddleboarder, Scallop Pond. MARIANNE BARNETT

A turtle pokes its head out of the water. MARIANNE BARNETT

A turtle pokes its head out of the water. MARIANNE BARNETT

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The Wandering Witness

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jul 8, 2025
  • Columnist: Marianne Barnett
Are you looking for an outdoor adventure in the Hamptons where you won’t experience a shortage of parking spaces, parking fees, long lines, crowds or attitudes? I’ve got the perfect... more

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