Tag Archives: Fort Hill

Pretty Pink Dame’s Rocket Wildflowers Are Blooming On Cape Cod.

The Dame’s Rocket wildflowers are blooming along the sides of the roads and trails here on Cape Cod. They are such a pretty wildflower.

“ Dame’s Rocket is a pollinator powerhouse, offering a smorgasbord of nectar for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its blooms are a beacon for these vital garden visitors, supporting biodiversity.”

The Scarlet Pimpernel Wildflowers Are Blooming At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.

Scarlet Pimpernel, tiny,  bright reddish-orange wildflowers, are blooming along the trails at Fort Hill. They are just beautiful and grow in large clumps that you can see in the 2nd photograph. (Click on blog link for other photo.)

Did you know that the Scarlet Pimpernel flowers open only when the sun shines, and even close in overcast conditions?

Have you see the Scarlet Pimpernel this year?

Gorgeous Clouds Yesterday At Coast Guard Beach On Cape Cod.

Yesterday was one of those Top 10 days on Coast Guard Beach. It was low tide and the beach was huge. Look at those incredible clouds  by Nauset Spit, looking back toward Nauset Marsh and Fort Hill. So pretty…

Beautiful Northern Crescent Butterfly On The Trail At Fort Hill On Cape Cod.

This is the first Northern Crescent butterfly I’ve seen this year and he sure is a beauty! Look at those vibrant colors!

He was hanging out right on the trail as we walked by, and was very accommodating, waiting for us to take our photographs before moving on.