Tag Archives: Cape Cod National Seashore

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.

 

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?

Spectacular Waves At Coast Guard Beach On Cape Cod!

Phil and I were taking a walk on Coast Guard Beach the other day when we noticed the waves were unbelievable. They were huge and crashing  so close to shore that you could see a curl where you almost expected a surfer to pop out!

We got a few photographs and then it was over in a matter of minutes. Gorgeous, don’t you think?

 

Unique Perspective Of Coast Guard Station On Cape Cod.

There just happened to be a large piece of driftwood standing up on end on Coast Guard Beach as we walked by the other day. And, if you looked through it at a certain angle, you could see Coast Guard Station.

I thought this photograph was so cool! It looks like it was framed by the driftwood. What do you think?