I took a walk to Boat Meadow Beach the other morning and was surprised at  how many birds there were on the beach. It was mid-tide …so not too high and not too low. I had my phone but had forgotten my camera. Thankfully, I don’t do that very often. You can see the larger … Continue reading Early Morning Birds At Boat Meadow Beach On Cape Cod →

This is the time of year when the Japanese Knotweed is growing all over Cape Cod, and elsewhere. It grows densely to 6 feet tall with tiny, white flowers in 3″ spreading clusters.  The leaves are heart-shaped. Japanese Knotweed grows from August through September in open areas. Although it looks pretty, it is listed by … Continue reading Japanese Knotweed Growing Profusely On Cape Cod →

I have seen a lot of Smooth Sumac growing along the sides of the trails by the National Seashore. I wasn’t sure what it was until I did a little research. Smooth Sumac is a large shrub which grows to about 10 feet with large, 12″ leaves. The bark is smooth and brown; the twigs … Continue reading Smooth Sumac Growing In Abundance On Cape Cod →