There are a lot of seals swimming along the beaches here on Cape Cod. We saw this seal at Coast Guard Beach. He was only about 15-20 feet from shore.
And when there are seals swimming so close to shore, you always have to be aware of a possible shark nearby, as their diet is seals. There seems to be a lot of shark activity on Cape Cod this summer.
On my morning bike rides, I ride over several salt marshes in Eastham and Orleans. They are just spectacular, whether it is high tide or low tide.
I took this photograph on the road going to the Eastham side of Rock Harbor as you cross over the salt marsh. You can see the buildings at Rock Harbor in the distance.
And then I edited it two different ways. Which one do you like better?
As I was taking a hike around Fort Hill in Eastham on Cape Cod, I noticed this colorful insect feeding on the Goldenrid by the side of the trail. It was so colorful and so pretty. I clicked away, not having any idea what it was.
It is an Ermine Moth with its wings folded up. As I researched this moth, I learned that they are brightly patterned with a smooth head and considered a pollinator. They are fairly common in this area. I had never seen one before. Have you?
