Too Friendly Geese

  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 have dared to cross over. Once our snow melts again, I have three systems in mind to let the geese know that they are not welcome to come decorate my yard. None of these methods will harm them, just hopefully discourage them. As you see on my neighbors’ driveway, they leave a massive amount of “debris”. While I believe in natural...

Dinner at the Clam Shack in Falmouth, MA

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 public drooling here. Located at the mouth of Falmouth Harbor, The Clam Shack serves some of the best fried fish/clams, etc. around on the Upper Cape. The menu board offers other things for those not fond of seafood; we have never tried these options, going for the fish, clams or scallops ourselves. As with any seafood venue, prices are subject to...

Fishing Boats in Hyannis Harbor

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, carrying a large load of Surf Clams, all tagged and ready for market. The scent of the parking lot allowed no question of the business occurring. Hydraulics are essential for offloading of these very heavy, large sea clams. More and more boats arrived in the harbor to line up, each awaiting its turn at the proper truck. The curious lined up to watch...

So Many Birds Singing

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 year. I’ve missed posting, and hope that I will be able to be more consistent than I have been lately. Keep...

A Turkey In The Neighborhood

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 around. Outside in the early hours of the day, songbirds sing, gulls squawk, squirrels chatter, and now we hear this strange new sound of turkeys gobbling. This one wandered away to the marsh, and I haven’t seen it again since this sighting. The look of my photo blog has been changed as of today. I was finding the previous theme format too...

The Beech Forest in Provincetown

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 the Beech Forest in Provincetown is mainly a birders’ attraction with its trails and pond. We went solely to view the beauty of it, and wondered why there were so many birds flying around us as if expecting something. It turns out that this is a popular place to feed the birds from your hand. My friend just happened to have some cookies in the...