It was such a treat to see this White-winged Scoter swimming around on Nauset Marsh. I’ve only seen one a couple of times and not in years. Have you ever seen one? Love that white patch around his eye! So distinct!
White-Winged Scoter At Nauset Marsh On Cape Cod.
Delicate, White Common Snowdrop Wildflowers Are Blooming On Cape Cod.
I was so surprised when I saw some specks of white in the brush by the side of the road. “The unrivaled harbinger of spring, Snowdrops mark the passing of winter with their elegant white and green bells.”
“Our familiar snowdrops need little description. Growing in tight clumps, their grey-green grassy foliage emerges in late winter and, almost in spite of the low temperatures and dismal days, the flowers follow in February and March. Each pendant bloom is exquisite, with three large, white outer petals surrounding an inner ring of three small petals, each marked with various patterns of green.”
Have you ever seen a Common Snowdrop? Such a delicate flower and so beautiful…
Do You Know What Lives In A Stone Wall On Cape Cod?
I hike by stones walls on the Cape all the time and think what a great photo they make. And I wonder how long they’ve been there and who built them?
But I never really thought about what lives in them until I posted a blog on Fort Hill a couple of weeks ago and my friend, Linda commented:
“While a single pile of rocks might attract a few chipmunks or white-footed mice, imagine that rodent-friendly habitat chained together for miles. Then think about the minks and snakes, the foxes and owls that prey on those rodents and you see how the effect is multiplied up the food chain. Stone walls can, literally, make our landscape come alive.”
Thank you, Linda, for opening up my eyes! It’s is really cool to think about what little creatures might live in these old stone walls.
Only A Few More Weeks Of Waiting At Hemenway Landing On Cape Cod.
The Red-Winged Blackbirds Are Back At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.
The Red-winged Blackbirds are back and noisy at Fort Hill. You can always hear their distinct “Cu-ca-ree” calls to each other as you hike the trails. They are so pretty and a sign that spring is almost here!
This guy was sitting on a fence post just singing away. Love his coloring… so bright and vibrant!