Category Archives: Cape Cod Beaches

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger Station At Race Point.

“The Race Point Ranger Station on the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Cod National Seashore near Provincetown” is located near the Race Point Beach parking lot. It is open seasonally for permits and information that you might need.

 

New Dunes At Coast Guard Beach On Cape Cod.

When we walked down Coast Guard Beach a few weeks ago, there was a small dune stretching part way down the beach. It was maybe 1-2 feet high and not very long. (Click on blog ink for other photo.)

Last week when we walked the beach, the dune had grown in height and length. It was almost 6 feet high and stretched quite a ways down the beach to the spit.

Have you walked Coast Guard Beach lately?

Lots Of Greater Yellowlegs Scurrying Along The Flats At Boat Meadow Beach On Cape Cod.

There have been quite a few Greater Yellowlegs hanging out at Boat Meadow Beach, scurrying about on the flats looking for food. (Click on blog link for other photos.)

“During winter and migration, small fish, crustaceans, snails, and other aquatic animals round out their diet.”

Did you know that the Greater Yellowlegs, which is named for their long, bright  yellow legs,  bobs the front half of its body up and down?