Bird Haven

As I was reading the Boston Globe in the evening, I saw a picture of a beautiful hummingbird, the broad-billed hummingbird. Unlike the ruby-throated hummingbirds found on the Cape, this bird has an iridescent blue throat, a green belly and a reddish orange bill with a black tip. I was especially interested in this article because the Tidewater has a landscaped picnic area with perennial gardens next to the diner. Every evening, my husband and I bring our dinner to one of the tables next to the gardens and enjoy the beautiful flowers and the view of Mill Pond.

We especially enjoy watching the wildlife and the many beautiful birds that frequent the area. A couple of days ago, as I was relaxing I saw a hummingbird visiting my garden and flowers. He enjoyed extracting nectar from the phlox. He didn't appear to be the typical reddish color, but unfortunately, I didn't look closely enough for fear of scaring him away. Now that I know that we have a visitor in our area, I'll look more closely to see if the broad-billed is visiting the Tidewater. Nonetheless, I do enjoy the peaceful evenings and watching our fine feathered friends. For the dedicated birders, this little oasis on route 28 is a retreat for many birds.

If you come to the Tidewater, enjoy a picnic outdoors and lookout for the many birds that visit us.

Voula

Last minute special!

The summer is winding down and school and routines will again begin. Since the last week in August is traditionally quiet, we're running a last minutes special which is valid until Thursday.

Our front buildings overlooking the outdoor pool are priced for only $89.99 and our back building overlooking our picnic area and housing our indoor pool and diner is priced $99.99. The weather is sunny, mild and dry...still perfect for the beach. Also with all the great shopping areas, you can also fit in some school shopping after the beach.

Vouls

Pops By the Sea

Enjoy the Boston Pops on Cape Cod! On Sunday, August 3rd from 5 to 7PM the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will play at the 23rd "Pops by the Sea". The outdoor concert will be held on the Hyannis Village Green. Keith Lockhart will conduct with celebrity guest conductor, Henry Winkler. General Admission lawn seats are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Assigned Festival seats are $50. Gates open at 1:00 with pre-show entertainment beginning at 1:30PM.

Tickets can be purchased at local TDBanknorth branches, Christmas Tree Shops, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Cod Mall information desk.

Come and enjoy the beaches and the Pops for the weekend. Call us at 508-775-6322 and ask for the manager's special.

Voula