We took a ride down to Nauset Light Beach yesterday to see the waves from the storm offshore. They were huge! And it was still low tide.
This photograph is from the top of the steps looking down from the dunes.
Pretty cool, huh?
Coast Guard Beach Crowds Will Be Gone Soon
Great Horned Owl In Our Birdbath Here On Cape Cod
It was such a surprise to see a Great Horned Owl in our birdbath the past few mornings. We thought it was the Red-tailed Hawk that lives nearby but we were mistaken this time!
We get up each morning early and look out our sliding glass door to the birdbath. Sometimes we see the hawk splashing away. We thought this was the hawk again. Phil got the camera and hid behind the wall and clicked away at the birdbath, without looking out the window. I sneaked into the other room to catch a glimpse of him without him seeing me. He flies away if he sees us now.
As I peeked out the window, this huge bird’s head rotated 180 degrees and looked right at me. Hmmm. I didn’t know hawks could turn their heads completely around?! A couple of minutes later he flew right by the window up into the tree and…. he had feathers all over his legs and feet. I didn’t know that hawks had feathers on their legs and feet?!
I went into our bedroom and got the camera and started looking at the photographs that Phil took. It was a Great Horned Owl! Unbelievable! He’s been by for an early morning bath for the past 3 mornings! What a treat!!
We brought the photographs down to Mike at the Birdwatcher’s General Store and he couldn’t believe it! Wow!
Pretty Yellow Birdfoot Trefoil Wildflowers On Cape Cod
Yellow Birdfoot Trefoil wildflowers are growing al along the Cape Cod Bike Trail. They are so pretty.
Birdfoot Trefoil Has bright yellow irregularly shaped 1/2″ flowers in little clusters. The plant grows 6-18″ tall from June to September.
Check the side of the bike path if you’re riding or walking along. Maybe you can see a little Birdfoot Trefoil wildflower.
The Lifeguards Are Ready At Coast Guard Beach In Eastham On Cape Cod
It was a gorgeous day at Coast Guard Beach in Eastham on Cape Cod on the National Seashore. And it was just voted one of the Top 10 beaches in the USA! Wow!
The lifeguards were ready and the beach was crowded. You can see the purple Shark flag is up as there have been many shark sightings in the area lately.
Soon school will be back in session and the Lifeguard stand will be put way for the winter.