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Posted by Janet |
Jan 23rd, 2013
I have just become one of the NIMBY crowd (Not In My Back Yard) as far as these Canadian Geese are concerned. They have been next door for years, but recently they have decided that our grass is pretty tasty. The battle is on, now that they...
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Posted by Janet |
Jun 16th, 2012
Yum! Want some? I’ve mentioned trips to our favorite seasonal waterfront dining spot in the past; come along to The Clam Shack again. This image tantalized many of my Facebook friends when I posted it last night, so I present it for more...
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Posted by Janet |
Jun 12th, 2012
Arriving at the Hyline Ferry terminal in Hyannis for a pickup several weeks ago, I found a very busy pier. Large trucks from fish buyers were everywhere, and the commercial boats were pulling in with their catch.
The first in line was Seafox,...
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Posted by Janet |
May 14th, 2012
It has been an unusually busy spring this year, for me and for the birds. This Purple Finch sat quietly for a while, long enough for me to get the camera and capture it.
Although a sick tree, this dogwood has continued to flower year after...
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Posted by Janet |
Apr 15th, 2012
I can guarantee that there is probably more than one turkey in the neighborhood, but I managed to come across this one while driving by the other day.
I’m not sure how long this two legged type will last, what with all the foxes and coyotes...
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Posted by Janet |
Apr 5th, 2012
Yes, that’s my hand holding a bird. The other hand is holding the camera – which became quite heavy while waiting for the birds to land. Thanks to a good friend, we now know that chickadees love oatmeal cookies.
I’ve read that...
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Posted by Janet |
Mar 26th, 2012
The Audubon Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary in Falmouth was a delightful place for a visit last week. Grassy Pond, with its trail around the perimeter, had us looking intently to identify some of the wildlife in and around it.
The sanctuary is...
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Posted by Janet |
Mar 22nd, 2012
We are anxiously awaiting our “herald of spring”, the osprey – which should arrive any day now. For a moment, I thought they had arrived the other day, as I came upon this sight at a nest on Seconsett Island.
Alas, not an osprey,...
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Posted by Janet |
Feb 29th, 2012
Today was an “I want to go to the beach” day, but with the drizzle and spitting snow, it wasn’t a good option.
I decided to dig into the archives and re-live this November day at Kalmus Beach in Hyannis.
Starting at the parking...
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Posted by Janet |
Feb 23rd, 2012
One morning last week, we were greeted by a beautiful foggy sunrise.
Everything had a rose colored hue as the sun began to rise.
Looking further, the little crescent moon appeared to be in clearer skies. What a beautiful sight to wake up...
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