Lots Of Horseshoe Crabs In The Waters Of Cape Cod.

It’s that time of the year when you can see the horseshoe crabs scurrying around in the water and occasionally when they mate. There was so much commotion in the water at Hemenway Landing that I decided to go investigate. (Click on blog link for other photo.)

You can see all of the horseshoe crabs along the shore moving about.  I took a few photographs where you can see the ripples in the water as they propel forward. I had never noticed their eyes before… another first this season for me!

Have you ever noticed the horseshoe crab’s eyes?

Gorgeous View Of A Kettle Pond In Provincetown On cape Cod!

I love springtime here on Cape Cod as the leaves are starting to come out and the colors are so vibrant. This was such a pretty scene at the pond by Beech Forest Trail. It seems like every time we go there, there is something new and exciting to see!

So pretty, don’t you think?

Gorgeous Northern Bobwhite At Fort Hill On Cape Cod!

It’s amazing how, so often, you just happen to be at the right place at the right time. I was hiking at Fort Hill on Friday and decided to hang out a bit at Hemenway Landing taking some photographs of the horseshoe crabs mating near the shore. It was pretty cool. (Click on blog link for other photos.)

And then, as I walked up the trail, I heard a distinct call of “Bob-white! Bob-white!” I knew there was a Bobwhite nearby. But where? I quietly looked about the brush and trees and then found him on a branch overlooking Nauset Marsh. He was only about 15-20 feet from me and he hadn’t seen me yet. I quietly clicked away and got some amazing photos.

I’ve only seen the Bobwhite 3 times since we moved here 6 years ago, so it was a big treat. If I hadn’t stopped to check out those horseshoe crabs, I might have missed this elusive bird.

Just happy that… I was at the right place at the right time! Gorgeous bird, don’t you think?

The Beautiful White Starflowers Are Blooming On Cape Cod.

The delicate, white Starflowers are blooming all along the Cape Cod trails and are just gorgeous! The flowers are only 1/2″ to 3/4″ while the plants only grow to about 6-8 inches. You can find them on the trails in the cool, dry woods.

So pretty, don’t you think? Have you seen a Starflower this spring?

 

Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.