The white Multiflora Roses are blooming all over Cape Cod and are abundant and gorgeous. I saw these along the Red Maple Swamp Trail at Fort Hill, but they seem to be everywhere and so pretty!
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White-Tailed Deer Enjoying Breakfast By The Boardwalk on Cape Cod.
159 viewsI was out for an early hike at Fort Hill when I saw this White-tailed Deer on the boardwalk munching away. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
She looked at me and I told her it was a beautiful day to be on the trail. She just continued eating away as I walked by. She wasn’t bothered by me at all.
Gorgeous Hummingbird At Our Feeder On Cape Cod.
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Delicate Canada Mayflowers Blooming By The Boardwalk At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.
195 viewsIf you hike the Red Maple Swamp Trail at Fort Hill, you will be treated to thousands of tiny, white Canada Mayflowers blooming along the boardwalk. They are just beautiful!
The Canada Mayflower is a low-growing, woodland wildflower native to North America, known for its shiny, heart-shaped leaves and small clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries in summer. It is also known as the “bottle-brush” flower as it resembles a tiny bottle brush.
Have you seen them this year?
Chatty Catbird At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.
172 viewsAs soon as I got out of my car, this chatty Catbird was trying to get my attention. He was just yacking away, making so much noise.
it wasn’t until he alighted on this branch way up high in the tree, that I got my camera out and starting clicking. What a perfect photo op. Thank you, Mr. Catbird! You made my day!
Pretty Blue Spring Azure Butterfly At Fort Hill On Cape Cod
311 viewsWe saw this pretty blue Spring Azure Butterfly while hiking at Fort Hill the other day. It was really difficult to get a photograph of it with its wings open as it was flitting everywhere and very close to the ground. But finally it alighted on a green leaf.
When it closed up its wings, it looks like a totally different butterfly aa you can see when it was on the ground.
The Spring Azure is a small butterfly with its wingspan 3/4″ to 1 1/4″. Have you ever seen one? They seem to be everywhere in the trails lately.
Beautiful Yellow Cypress Spurge Wildflowers Are Blooming On Cape Cod But…
313 viewsThe yellow Cypress Spurge wildflowers are so pretty growing in the meadows of Fort Hill. It almost looks like a soft blanket on the landscape. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
As pretty as they are, the “Cypress Spurge has a milky sap that is toxic and causes skin irritation, blisters, and digestive issues if ingested, making it harmful to livestock and humans.” So, beware and stay away!
