I was taking a glorious walk the other morning on Nauset Beach in Orleans on Cape Cod, enjoying just being out so early on a gorgeous day. It’s amazing the two distinct perspectives you get when you walk down the beach and then turn around and head back.
I did not even see these hundreds of birds in the water on my way down the beach, but on the way back…wow! They were everywhere. The sun was at an angle that i could not tell what type of seabird they were, other than black.
I loved the birds with the waves crashing in the foreground.
There is this one rock that emerges out of the water on Nauset Marsh when it is low tide and is usually occupied by a Seagull. This particular Laughing Gull was loving it as he stood there for a long time looking for lunch in the water below.
Laughing gulls are very distinctive with their black “hooded” heads and bright orange beaks. They got their name because when they call, they sound just like they are laughing!
You can see this one is starting to get his “winter plumage” of a black beak. His black hood will turn white during the winter months.
If you love the “Easy Beach Life” then you might like my new line of beach jewelry called “Beach Easy.” They are fun photographs that depict the easy lifestyle of living at the beach.
You can get them in a key ring, pendant, ornament or wine charm. I thought they would be a fun addition to my photo note cards and combos. Great present for the beach lover!
I was taking a walk, camera in hand, looking for a good photo op near the Salt Marsh at Boat Meadow. When, all of a sudden, a Great Blue Heron flew in right by the side of the river. I’ve seen him there a couple of times in the past few days. I wonder if this is where he’ll spend his winter.
What a treat that would be!
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
