Category Archives: Cape Cod Birding

Beech Forest Trail In Provincetown On Cape Cod.

The Beech Forest Trail in Provincetown is so diverse. You never know what birds or animals or wildflowers you might see as you hike on the trail over the boardwalks or up the steps. (Click on blog link for other photos.)

It’s always been one of my favorite hikes… no matter what time of the year.

Have you ever hiked the Beech Forest Trail?

 

Beautiful Yellow-Rumped Warbler Enjoying A Drink At Our Bird Bath On Cape Cod.

We’ve had quite a few Yellow-rumped Warblers in our yard this winter. It is always such a treat to see them at the bird bath or feeding at the feeders. This little guy was enjoying a drink on a cold, winter day.

Yellow-rumped Warblers are best identified by the yellow patch on their rump which can easily be seen when it flies. They also have yellow patches under their wings. Beautiful little bird, don’t you think?

 

We Have A New Tenant In Our Bird House: An Eastern Screech Owl!

We were so excited to check on our Owl House and see an Eastern Screech Owl had moved in. What a treat! (Click on blog link for other photo.)

We put it up a couple of years ago hoping that an owl would live in it, so we were very excited when we saw this little head sticking out of the hole. Maybe  we’ll even see some  little ones this season? How cool would that be!

Fun Facts:
1. Eastern screech-owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees. They have 14 vertebrae in their necks (humans have only 7).
2. They have asymmetrical ear openings. One ear is higher than the other to help them pinpoint sound.

 

 

 

The Red-Winged Blackbirds Are Back At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.

The Red-winged Blackbirds are back and noisy at Fort Hill. You can always hear their distinct “Cu-ca-ree” calls to each other as you hike the trails. They are so pretty and a sign that spring is almost here!

This guy was sitting on a fence post just singing away. Love his coloring… so bright and vibrant!