Yesterday was just a beautiful day for a hike at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. The temperatures were in the 50s and the sun was shining brightly.
As we started out on the Silver Spring Loop Trail, we were treated to the sound of a Red-bellied Woodpecker nearby. It has such a distinct call and is easy to identify.
Looking way high up in the tree, we could see this striking bird in its nesting cavity… perhaps eggs have been laid? Have you ever seen a Red-bellied Woodpecker?
Yesterday morning was the first morning in weeks when the wind wasn’t howling and waves were nonexistent on Nauset Marsh. There wasn’t a ripple on the water. It was just gorgeous from the overlook at Fort Hill. Look at those beautiful reflections on the water… (Click on blog link for full photo.)
The trails to the beach, whether on the ocean side or the bay side, are all so different. This was such a pretty trail up a little dune to Cape Cod Bay.
We were on our way home from the gym yesterday morning when the skies began to light up. We detoured to Hemenway Landing, just in time to see this beautiful sunrise. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
And then I couldn’t decide if I liked it better with or without the rocks. Thoughts?
This White-throated Sparrow seems to come back to our feeders every year about this time. His colors are just beautiful.
“The White-throated Sparrow is a common North American songbird known for its distinctive white throat patch, yellow spot in front of the eye, and a memorable, whistled song often described as “Oh-sweet-Canada-Canada”.
Have you ever seen or heard a White-throated Sparrow?
Spring is coming… very slowly! We’ve had a few warm days and a lot of cold, windy, rainy days. But, the Daffodils are starting to bloom and bring some vibrant color to the landscape.
Wishing you all a Happy Easter! May the Easter Bunny bring you lots of chocolate and may you find a few minutes to get outside and enjoy everything outside!
I love the back trail to Coast Guard Beach from Doane Rock. The view of Nauset Marsh with the bridge and Coast Guard Station in the distance is just spectacular!
Cape Cod daily articles and photography on places to hike, experience and enjoy. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
