At first I thought this was “just another Sparrow” in our yard until I saw the two bright yellow spots on his head and his white throat. And then I knew it was a White-throated Sparrow, a bird I had never seen before and what a beauty! (Click on blog link for other photo.)
Not only does he have such distinctive coloring with a black and white striped crown and yellow spots between his eyes and bill, but his song is amazing. It sounds just like, “Old sam-peabody-peabody.”
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..
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?
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 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!
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
