The tide was really high at Nauset Marsh as we walked along the trail at Fort Hill. But still, so pretty, even in the winter.
Trying To Get That Perfect Photograph At Nauset Light Beach On Cape Cod!
Long-Tailed Duck At Boat Meadow Creek On Cape Cod.
This Long-tailed Duck has been hanging around Boat Meadow Creek for a while. We read that thousands of them had stopped off on the Cape with the last couple of storms. This is the first one that I have ever seen.
A Long-tailed Duck is a small diving duck which has a dark brown back and a white head with a large black cheek patch. It spends the longest time under water relative to its time on the surface. They can dive to depths of 200 feet. Pretty cool, huh?
Have you ever seen a Long-tailed Duck?
Beautiful Stay Safe Message On The Trail On Cape Cod.
We were hiking at Nickerson State Park when I noticed something blue at the top of one of the dead trees in the middle of the trail. At first I thought it was a blue trail marker, but what would it be doing way up there? (Click on blog link for other photo.)
As I got closer and hiked by it, I realized when I turned around that it was a hand-painted seashell that said, “Stay Safe.” It was meant to be seen by hikers going in the opposite direction.
What a wonderful, little thoughtful message that someone placed there for everyone to see. Thank you to whomever put it there. I’m sure it will bring a smile to many people’s faces.
Stay safe!
