Mt. Rainier and Lenticular Clouds - Dec. 2008 copyright: JMM

June 28, 2014

Museum of Natural History, Brewster

I next headed east along Rte 6A and stopped at the Museum of Natural History.  I didn't go inside, having spent my money at the Brewster Store.  But the nature trails were free so I took the opportunity to go for a nice walk.  


 The clam shell trail starts alongside the museum building and winds it's way out to the salt marshes.

This is an osprey nest with what looks to me to be a youngster.  There is a pole and camera next to the nest and you can watch it in real time online.

The trail across the marshes is comprised of wooden planks set side by side that are a little bouncy as you go across the spongy grasses.  I got halfway across and realized that I had not checked the tide table and I had no idea how flooded this marsh gets at high tide.  But I rolled the dice and kept going.


 The marsh trail ends at Wing's Island which was a very peaceful walk through the forest.


After I passed the Sachemas' calendar, I came upon another small trail map that indicated 'wooden stairs'. Yes, I had to see what that was all about so I pressed on.  I was surprised at how short of a walk it was going to be to the beach!  How could I resist a little beachcombing?!?!  


Parasailer out in the bay being towed by a boat.

What a cute and narrow little beach!!!!

I walked it in both directions, but there was absolutely zero glass.  Not even a chip!

I did see a dead horseshoe crab though.

This part of the Bay is a little marshy and sandy, so there's grass in the water.



Headed back

What a day!!!

I didn't take too many more pics on the way out, but this was really cute.



13 comments:

  1. Wonderful photos! Do you randomly walk around places you haven't been? I'm afraid to just walk around, because I'm positive I'd be lost and couldn't find my way back. haha

    Sonnia

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    1. Yes all the time. The trails were very clearly marked so you couldn't get lost. But anyway on Cape Cod, you are bound to run into water no matter what direction you go in. lol I also do lots of map research and I have a Cape Cod road atlas.

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    2. That is so cool. I hate to admit that I don't know how to read maps well. Eekkss. This is why I'd be damned if I get lost. I need superpowers. LOL

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  2. That's creative. I'm trying to figure out what the mouth is. A rock?
    I'm disappointed for you that there was no glass, but it's nice to see such a clean beach.
    Be well, JoJo.

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    1. I think it was a rock. This time of year it's hard to get much glass anyway b/c the beaches are packed 24/7 all summer.

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  3. Mouth? Looks like a tongue to me. Looks like you had a great walk. Wish I could do that these days. I love walking on the boardwalks of marshes no telling what you will see.

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    1. It really was a great walk. I'm so glad I did it! Russell actually was the one that suggested it too. I was just going to go to the museum.

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  4. Parasailing anyone? Hands up. No? There' a surprise!

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    1. I would have tried it when I was younger but not now!

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  5. Hi Jojo,
    What lovely pics, I love the quirky face in the garden!!!
    Gorgeous nest with osprey youngster. Fantastic.
    Cheers, Anita.

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    1. Thank you Anita! There are a few osprey nests around the Cape. They are huge!

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  6. Thanks for the tour! Sorry to hear there was no beach glass tho... was hoping you'd find more!

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    1. I was surprised too but maybe there's no glass because it's unspoiled by drinking tourists.

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