We saw so many of these Little Wood Satyr butterflies flitting about on the John Kendrick’s Trail in Orleans. They are such a pretty butterfly with distinctive eyespots on their wings. As the name implies the Little Wood Satyr is most commonly seen in woods and shrubby areas.
The meadows at Fort Hill are dotted with vibrant pink Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea wildflowers and are they pretty! Have you seen them yet? They’re everywhere!
The pretty pink Crown Vetch wildflowers are blooming all over Cape Cod. I’ve seen them on the trails and on side of the roads. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
Interesting Fact: These wildflowers can be poisonous if touched.
The Multiflora Roses are blooming everywhere on Cape Cod and are plentiful. They grow in little clusters and are so pretty. I’ve seen them on the trails at Fort Hill as well as all around our neighborhood. Have you seen any Multiflora Roses yet this year?
Hiking the John Kendrick’s Trail in Orleans is always a treat any time of the year. There is always something new to see. It’s been so lush with flowers and plants this spring. I thought this view was so pretty. Have you ever hiked this trail?
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
