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Hiking The Silver Spring Loop Trail At The Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary On Cape Cod.

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The Silver Spring Loop Trail at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is one of our favorite hikes. (Click on blog link for other photos.)

There is so much diversity along the trail as you hike along the spring where you can see turtles and water birds while you’re listening to all of the chatter from  birds in the trees. There are several places to rest or just “absorb.”

Going over the wooden bridge, there is usually a beautiful reflection in the water while the banks of the spring are garnered in many different types of wildflowers in season.

There is so much to see and it changes every tine we go there. We never know what the adventure will be!

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Do You See Goofy On this Trail On Cape Cod?

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Every time I hike the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail in Wellfleet, I see this tree and it reminds me of the Disney character, Goofy. It looks just like him and always makes me smile. Does anyone else see Goofy here?

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Hiking Out To The Beach At The Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

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There are so many different varieties of hikes at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. When the sun is shining and the tide is low, heading out to the beach across the boardwalk is so pretty and a perfect hike. You never know what little creatures you might see on the mudflats,  or what birds you might see at the beach. Always an adventure!

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You Never Know Who You Will Encounter On The Trails Of Cape Cod.

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It was a gorgeous day and perfect for a hike along the Nauset Marsh Trail, when this wild turkey appeared on the trail. He was hiking along, just like us.  He looked at us and we looked at him and we all continued along down the trail. So cute! You never know who you will meet along the trails of Cape Cod!

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Breakfast At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.

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We were heading up to Fort Hill the other morning for a “picnic breakfast” when we saw this White-tailed Deer and her little one enjoying their breakfast by the old foundation on the side of the road . (Click on blog link for other photo.)

I always wondered what this foundation was a part of, so I did a bit of research. I found this, although I’m not sure if it’s the same foundation:

”The Fort Hill Rural Historic District in Eastham, part  of the Caoe Cod National Seashore,  contains a well-known capped foundation of the former Gunn Dairy Barn. Located along the Fort Hill Trail, these ruins represent a 200-year history of farming by the Knowles and Penniman families (1742–1941) and offer scenic views of Nauset Marsh.”

Does anyone know if this is indeed, the same foundation?

 

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Beautiful Osprey Overlooking The Salt Marsh On Cape Cod.

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We were taking a walk on the Cape Cod Rails Trail when I looked up and saw this gorgeous Osprey perched high in the tree, looking over the salt marsh. His huge nest, which I posted a couple of weeks ago, was nearby.

I picked today, April 16th, to post this blog about the Osprey as it’s my Dad’s birthday. He would have been 106 today. He was the one who gave me the love of birds and identifying them and their calls. Thanks, Dad. It certainly has brought a lot of joy to my life as I know it did to yours!

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Gorgeous Blue Forbes’ Glories-on-the-Snow Wildflowers On Cape Cod.

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It’s such a treat to see some vibrant color on the landscape this time of the year. These Forbes’ Glories-on-the Snow were blooming at the Wellfleet Wildlife Sanctuary and they were exquisite!
These wildflowers are “star-shaped, upward-facing, pale blue, or pink/white flowers with white centers.” Have you ever seen them?

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New Steps At Kent’s Point On Cape Cod.

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There have been so many new renovations at Kent’s  Point, it’s hard to count them all. The last time we were there we noticed these new steps leading up from the beach to the trail. What a great addition, as it’s always been a huge step to maneuver to get up there. Thanks to all who have helped with these wonderful renovations! You certainly are enhancing these trails!