I had never seen this bench before on one of the trails that leads down to Coast Guard Beach. Probably because I always take the other trail. This was such a surprise and so pretty.
What do you think?
Category Archives: Cape Cod Blog
Social Distancing In Nature On Cape Cod.
While the world is learning how to practice “social distancing,” we found a perfect way in nature. Yesterday we went for an early hike at Fort Hill in the morning. It was just beautiful with the Song Sparrows and Red-Winged Blackbirds singing away. We went home and packed a picnic lunch for our first picnic of the year, followed by a nice long hike to Coast Guard Beach. It was a gorgeous day. What a treat!
It is always refreshing to listen to nature… the birds singing, the animals in the brush, the wind in the tree, the waves… You feel good, just to be outside and breathe the fresh air.
It’s a wonderful way to “social distance” yourself and enjoy your time while doing it, especially at such a difficult time in the world.
Will Mother Nature Win… On Cape Cod Bay?
First Encounter Beach is in Eastham on Cape Cod Bay. You wouldn’t think that the dunes on the bayside would have that much erosion. (Click on blog link to see other photo.)
The high tides and rough seas have eaten away at these dunes the past few years, showing just how precariously close to the edge this house is. As you can see in the photograph at low tide, truckloads of huge boulders were brought in to keep the water away from the dunes.
Wow! It makes you wonder how long the houses near the edge will be able to withstand Mother Nature’s assault…
Boat Meadow Beach On Cape Cod In Black And White.
The Red-Winged Blackbirds Are Back On Cape Cod!
When I was taking a walk near the salt marsh a few days ago, I heard the call of the Red-Winged Blackbird. I love that call! “Cuck-a-ree!” It is just beautiful! To me, it means that spring is here! They usually come back in March, but this was earlier than I remember.
Yesterday when I was at the Coast Guard Beach, there were 2 Red-winged Blackbirds calling back and forth to each other from the top of the trees in the parking lot. So, this is my first photograph of a Red-winged Blackbird this year! What a treat!
Beautiful bird, don’t you think? Have you heard their distinct call yet this spring?