Category Archives: Cape Cod Blog

Love The Boathouse On The Salt Pond River On Cape Cod.

This is such a pretty little boathouse along the river by the Salt Pond in Eastham. The colors that day were just perfect. I took 2 photographs… one a little farther away and the other one closer..

Which one do you like better?

Beautiful Orange And Brown Pearl Crescent Butterfly On Cape Cod.

The butterflies are back on Cape Cod and so much fun to try and photograph although they are not always cooperative! This little Pearl Crescent was flitting from flower to flower so I was able to get a couple of good photos. (Click on blog link for other photo.)

The Pearl Crescent is a small butterfly with a wingspan of only 1 to 1 1/2″. It is orange with black borders and scattered black markings. You can find them in open areas, including meadows, fields and roadsides. Have you ever seen a Pearl Crescent?

Beautiful Common Yellowthroat At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.

I was up very early and thought it would be fun to take a walk at Fort Hill to see what else was awake at that hour. Oh my! (Click on blog link for other photo.)

As I rounded the trail by the marsh I heard this gorgeous song coming from high up on one of the reeds I looked up and there was a Common Yellowthroat singing his heart out. He was just gorgeous! Love his black mask and bright yellow throat.

Just at the right place at the right time! Such a treat!

The Boats Are Ready And Waiting At Rock Harbor On Cape Cod.

The boats are all in and waiting at Rock Harbor. It should be a great summer as people love to go out on their boats for fishing or for pleasure. There are also a number of fishing excursion boats that dock here which are very popular.

Rock Harbor is definitely a popular spot in the summer! Love all the colors!

 

Pretty Purple Beach Pea Wildflower On Cape Cod.

The little purple and pinkish Beach Pea wildflowers are blooming all over the Cape. I’ve seen at them at Fort Hill and at most of the beaches.

The Beach Pea is a vine-like plant with many irregularly shaped 1″ flowers suspended above the plant. They bloom in June and July along the dunes and salt marshes, so you have plenty of time to see them!

Interesting fact: They got their name because their fruit resembles a garden pea. So pretty, don’t you think?