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.
Yesterday was a gorgeous morning to walk on Nauset Beach on Cape Cod. I was up very early, so I thought I would take advantage of the beautiful morning and go for a walk on the beach. It was cold and windy… but I love wind!
This was one huge Spider Crab at Coast Guard Beach in Eastham on Cape Cod. It must have been at least 10 inches. I haven’t seen too many of these crabs here on Cape Cod and never one this big!
It was a glorious day at one of the pretty beaches in Eastham on Cape Cod Bay. The sun was out and the clouds were just perfect.
This is one of the many beaches in Eastham on Cape Cod Bay. It’s fun to visit them off-season because you can’t always get there during the summer months.
Pretty, don’t you think? I loved the fallish colors!
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
