Trees and a lawn on Martha's Vineyard, the still behind the birdsong track.
A photo slideshow of Martha's Vineyard set to real island birdsong: landscapes and wildlife you can play in the background at home.
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This one is simple: a photo slideshow of Martha's Vineyard set to recorded birdsong instead of music or narration. Put it on if you want the island on your screen for a while. It works as background at a desk, or as a way to show someone what the place looks like before a trip.
The photos cover a fair spread of the island: beaches, ponds, woods, and the towns. We picked images that show what each part of Martha's Vineyard actually looks like rather than just the postcard shots, so you get a reasonably complete picture of the place in one sitting.
The audio track is birds singing: nothing else. No voiceover, no soundtrack. It keeps the slideshow quiet and easy to leave on, and it sounds about like an early morning on the island does.
If you'd rather see the island in motion, we have plenty of other videos: walking tours, scenic drives, and event footage from around Martha's Vineyard. They're a practical way to preview a town or a trail before you commit vacation time to it, and worth a browse whether or not you have a trip booked.
Martha's Vineyard, MA, USA
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