I’ve seen raccoons in our yard many times, but it’s usually at dawn or dusk. This guy was searching under the bird feeders in the middle of the afternoon. (Click on blog link for other photos.)
I got a couple of photos but when he saw me he ran up into a nearby tree. We watched him climb to the very top and then jump branches to another tree. I had no idea they could do that!
He was pretty high up as the tree is probably 50+ feet tall. He kept stopping to look at me as he climbed higher and higher.
There have been many new improvements along the trails at Kent’s Point in Orleans in the past few months and it really looks nice. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
You can see there have been many split rail fences installed along the trails. This will keep both dogs and people on the designated trails. There are also new wood chips along the trails where it used to get so muddy.
Thanks to all those who helped install all these new fences and scatter the wood chips. The trails look so well cared for.
I love this time of year when the wildflowers start to bloom and every new one you see brings you such delight! I was walking to Boat Meadow Beach when I saw these Solomon Seal wildflowers on the side of the road. I always think they are so pretty as they dangle from their branch.
When doing a bit of research, I learned that “Solomon’s seal is used for lung disorders, swelling (inflammation), and skin conditions such as bruises, boils, and hemorrhoids.” It has a long history of traditional use by Native Americans for its potential medicinal properties.
We found this great new app called Inaturalist, that will identify just about anything living out in nature. It has been so much fun to use. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
You just hold your iphone up to a flower or plant or bird, or any species in nature and it will tell you what it is. It is so cool and so educational. I have learned so many new species in the past couple of weeks!
It’s just fun to experiment and identify the different kinds of species that you see every day along the trails! Have you ever used the Inaturalist app?
Yesterday was one of those picture perfect mornings at Coast Guard Beach and there were lots of old-time surfers in the water enjoying the waves. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
It was fun watching them ride the small waves. We even saw a seal swimming about!
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
