Wednesday, August 14, 2013

M/Alphabe-Thursday

 Viewing platform, Tiny Marsh

M is for MARSH.

Tiny Marsh is a great place to hike and take photos of wildlife.

View north from the platform

As you can see in this photo taken a couple of weeks ago, Tiny Marsh is NOT tiny but quite large.

View south from the platform

This photo was taken in June when the water was still high because a beaver family had built a dam to keep water from draining out of the marsh.

Sample of fauna in the marsh

This marsh is one of my favourite places for watching green herons.

Sample of flora in the marsh

The wildflowers there are continuously changing.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 


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42 comments:

  1. Manav SinghiAugust 14, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful Clicks. . . I like Them. . . You have a Nice Day. . :)

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  2. JudyAugust 14, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I love that image of the green heron!!!! I don't have a good lens to capture birds, so I enjoy seeing yours!!

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  3. LowellAugust 14, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Down this away we call these areas swamps! It does remind me of our mangrove swamps what with the slimy green water. Is this where you get some of your great bird photos?

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪August 14, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    That is quite a marsh. The beavers down here get active in places also.

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  5. KateAugust 14, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Marsh life is fascinating, and it looks as though you have a great viewing place.

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  6. MadSnapperAugust 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    stunning views from the platform..

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  7. KathyAugust 14, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I'm fascinated by the name. How did Tiny Marsh get its name?

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  8. The Furry GnomeAugust 14, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Looks great! I really must go there.

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  9. EG CameraGirlAugust 14, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Hi Kathy,

    Good question. When Upper Canada (now Ontario) was being surveyed in the the late 18th century, Lieutenant Governor Simcoe must have run out of names for the various counties being formed so he named three of them after his dogs, one of which was named Tiny. True story. :)

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  10. TexWisGirlAugust 14, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    a great green heron shot!

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  11. ShammickiteAugust 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Tiny, Tay and Flos were Mrs Simcoe's dogs!

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  12. rainfield61August 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    That's a vantage point.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    The platform looks like a perfect vantage point to spot the birds from!

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  14. BirdmanAugust 14, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    ... and very much ALIVE, I'd wager.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    That is a very impressive marsh. It's nice that there's a viewing platform there.

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  16. Leave It To DavisAugust 14, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I've never seen a marsh in person. It sure makes pretty pictures!

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  17. kayerjAugust 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    what a beautiful place.

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  18. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Wow! I would not mind walking around that Marsh area with plenty to see and shot. Great shots especially the heron

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  19. Small City ScenesAugust 14, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Cool shots. You reminded my that there is a marsh with wood trails or bridges and a viewing platform up Bellingham way. I must go up that way. Photo ops!!! MB

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  20. MaggidAugust 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    to me it looks as if the birds are professional models . . your photos are THAT GOOD.
    -g-

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  21. RedPatAugust 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Looks like a great place for a wander!

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  22. LisaSAugust 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    beautiful photos. What an interesting place...

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  23. StephanieAugust 14, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful heron show as well as the marsh.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Gorgeous marsh photos ~ and nature's delights ~ thanks, carol, xo

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  25. HalcyonAugust 14, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    That heron is beautiful. And that's no tiny marsh either! :)

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  26. DeniseAugust 14, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    So pretty. I wish I had just a tiny portion of your photography skills.

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  27. cieldequimperAugust 14, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I'm wriggling my nose like crazy feeling bewitched by these wonderful photos but I'm still sitting in Versailles :-(

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  28. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 14, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Amazing photos! Love that marsh!

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  29. JillAugust 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    So. Very. Pretty.

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  30. Esther JoyAugust 14, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Amazing what beauty can be found in a marsh!

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  31. Susan AndersonAugust 14, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Your photos are so vivid. Makes me feel like I'm there in person, right on top of that viewing platform!

    =)

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  32. JeanneAugust 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    What a great marsh and place to see birds. Love that viewing platform too

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  33. RoseAugust 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    I wish we lived close to a marsh that was easily accesible...there is just so much that goes on at one. Love the heron.

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  34. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    What wonderful pictures! Wow! The water really rose.

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  35. RandyAugust 14, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Nice place to watch the sunrise or sunset.

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  36. LolaAugust 15, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Superb *M* post – great photography!

    Tiny Marsh is certainly anything but tiny!

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  37. DarlaAugust 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Amazing marsh. I'll bet you sometimes just want to camp out on that viewing platform.

    Darla

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  38. LmkazmierczakAugust 15, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Dandy pics! Love how nature changes♥ My letter M: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/midwest-mania/

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  39. fredamansAugust 15, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Some great things to see on that lookout!

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  40. Splendid Little StarsAugust 17, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    What a fantastic place! Your photos are wonderful!

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  41. JennyAugust 19, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    I could sit on the outlook for hours and watch. Nice post.

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  42. JennyAugust 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    The marsh is so mysterious...

    All the wildlife is absolutely magnificent!

    Thanks for sharing this marvelous post for the letter "M".

    A+

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