Tree swallow
Red-winged blackbird
Turkey vulture
Red-bellied woodpecker
Marsh marigolds
Pussy willow (and bee)
Skunk cabbage (isn't it the most bizarre thing?)
Wild cherry
Till next time...
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Fen Rambling...
In my last post I promised a surprise & then completely forgot about it. Last Sunday, Dr. M & I went to Siebenthaler Fen for a walk. It was such a beautiful day! And there was plenty to see. I took a few pictures, but luckily for you, Dr. M brought along the "real" camera.
Tree swallow
Red-winged blackbird
Turkey vulture
Red-bellied woodpecker
Marsh marigolds
Pussy willow (and bee)
Skunk cabbage (isn't it the most bizarre thing?)
Wild cherry
Till next time...
Tree swallow
Red-winged blackbird
Turkey vulture
Red-bellied woodpecker
Marsh marigolds
Pussy willow (and bee)
Skunk cabbage (isn't it the most bizarre thing?)
Wild cherry
Till next time...
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The photos of the marsh marigolds remind me of smiley faces. The wild cherry blossoms are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes...what is it with skunk cabbage? Like, how did it get its name? And is it edible?
I know nothing about skunk cabbage - I should research it & do a post!
DeleteGreat pictures, especially that turkey vulture.
ReplyDeleteThat Dr. M is pretty talented.
DeleteToo many people think fens are only for late spring through autumn. As the photographs show so beautifully, there are wonders to behold in any season if only you look. Loved this post.
ReplyDeleteI'm watching the NCAA game and you'd better not be cheering for Syracuse. TarHeels are doing well here in the early stages. If it gets too close, I'll have to turn it off and catch the scores in the morning.
That game was insane! I didn't really watch, but I could hear it from the other room. So sorry that I ended up pulling for the TarHeels - I'm a jinx!
DeleteOur fens are still too wet and flooded from rain and snow melts. Snow has been off and on falling for a couple of weeks. Great bird and bee captures Dr. M. I love the very bright yellow of the Marsh Marigolds. Thank you for sharing a little spring from your neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteI'm always concerned that the fen will be too wet - & sometimes it is - but we got lucky this time.
Deletethat is such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorites.
DeleteThat skunk cabbage IS weird. Looks like something from Star Trek! And I love that graffiti in the last shot...:)
ReplyDeleteI love that graffiti too!
DeleteSkunk cabbage (isn't it the most bizarre thing?)
ReplyDeleteWhat did that man-eating plant say in The Little Shop of Horrors?
That is what it reminded me of.
I believe it was FEED ME!
DeleteI thought the SAME THING when I saw it! Ha!
DeleteSuch beautiful glimpses into the fen. Thank you Dr. M and Bug!
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DeleteLoved the venture into the fen. Thank you both so much for those gorgeous photos. Can you eat skunk cabbage? Does it have a bad smell?
ReplyDeleteI didn't smell it from where I was standing, but the name had to come from somewhere, right? I shall do some research.
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