This was such a pretty reflection on the pond on the Beech Forest Trail. I thought perhaps the Wild Irises might be blooming, but this reflection was just as pretty! Look at those clouds! Always something new to see along that trail…
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Heading Out To Race Point Beach On Cape Cod.
No Picnics Here For A Bit On Cape Cod.
Gorgeous Common Eider In Provincetown On Cape Cod.
Our First Butterfly Of The Season On The Beech Forest Trail In Provincetown On Cape Cod.
We saw our first butterfly of the season on the Beech Forest Trail. What a treat! It was a Mourning Cloak butterfly and it was just gorgeous! (Click on blog link for other photo.)
We saw a “flutter” on the trail but, by the time we realized what it was, it had flown away. We never expected to see a butterfly in April! By the time we finished our hike, we had seen about 10 of them on the sandy trail, in the trees and on the bushes.
“In their adult form, Mourning Cloaks showcase a rich maroon or brown hue when their wings are spread, bordered by pale yellow edges and accented with black and iridescent blue spots. The underside of their wings presents dull gray striations, maintaining the pale yellow borders.”
You can see by the 2nd photo how they camouflage right into their surroundings when their wings are closed. Have you seen any butterflies yet this spring?