Friday, April 10, 2015

Marsh Reflections

 Wonky reflections - McKenzie Marsh, Aurora

1. Local marshes are still a dull yellow, but as you can see by the runner on the boardwalk, this marsh is coming to life. Spring birds are beginning to return too.

2. This marsh is in a built-up area and is a great place for urban and suburban humans to reconnect with nature.

More wiggly reflections

3. FYI:  marsh is a wetland area where plant growth is made up of mostly cattails, reeds, rushes and sedges.

4. Many wetlands in the Great Lakes area are under stress: toxic runoff, invasive exotic species,  artificial changes in water level, filled in, paved over...

5. Why should we care? They
   a. help control and reduce flooding in low-lying areas
   b. help reduce damage along shorelines
   c. filter water for reservoirs
   d. attract birds, fish and other animals
   e. are great places to take your camera!

To enjoy reflections from around the world, visit James at Weekend Reflections HERE

I am joining Nancy's Random 5 Friday at Rural Journal HERE

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55 comments:

  1. GattinaApril 10, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    A beautiful place and nice reflections !

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  2. AndyApril 10, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    It won't be long until the marsh comes to life.

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  3. HalcyonApril 10, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    The wetlands are so important. I love seeing them through all the seasons. :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 10, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Have a great weekend!

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  5. RevrunnerApril 10, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Like those "wonky" reflections. :-)

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  6. MarleenApril 10, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Lovely reflections there.

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  7. eileeninmdApril 10, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    EG, it is a beautiful place, lovely reflections..I wish more people would care about the wetlands and their protection. Have a happy Friday and weekend ahead!

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  8. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 10, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely place to have a walk and great reflections

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  9. BasiaWApril 10, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Beautiful place...

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  10. Gill - That British WomanApril 10, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    all great reasons why marshes are important and should be looked after. I am talking about Mango flavoured cornflakes today!!

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  11. diane bApril 10, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    It is great to have these pockets of nature in towns. Love the wriggly reflections.

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  12. Yogi♪♪♪April 10, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I love marshes, unfortunately over the years many of them in the Tulsa area due to the ongoing drought that we have had for years.

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  13. MichelleApril 10, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Looks like a great place for a walk.

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  14. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 10, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    I don't know why people have to be so blind to what we are doing to our home. What saddens me the most is the trash that people throw in the water or on the shore- especially plastics.

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  15. The CrankyApril 10, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Love the wiggly, squiggly, 'wonky' reflections.

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  16. John's IslandApril 10, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    I don't think the average person appreciates marsh areas as much as they should. This is a neat post to put some light on it. Thanks for sharing and for your kind comments on my blog.

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  17. David M. Gascoigne,April 10, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    I have birded this wetland several times. It varies from quite productive to almost devoid of birds.

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  18. DarlaApril 10, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Interesting reflections. I like the spot of red supplied by the human in the first shot.

    Darla

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  19. MadSnapperApril 10, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    and add to this problem the air pollution and are planet is in trouble. one of our blog friends in Cananda posted today they were warned to stay inside due to air pollution.

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  20. DonnaApril 10, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I love wetlands like this as it is so important for critters to live and it is important for humans for many of the reasons you talk about...

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  21. Mary HoneApril 10, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Very nice, the reflection makes the photo for sure.

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  22. Sylvia KApril 10, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    I do love areas like this and your photos are terrific as always. It is a shame that they aren't cared for as much as they should be, but that seems to be the case in many areas these days. Great post! Thank you!!

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  23. TexWisGirlApril 10, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    i love wonky water reflections. :)

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  24. William KendallApril 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful shots! If anything, we need more wetlands.

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  25. VPApril 10, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Runners are everywhere!

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  26. VPApril 10, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Runners are everywhere!

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  27. Taken For GrantedApril 10, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Lovely reflections in that marsh. Nicely done.

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  28. handmade by amaliaApril 10, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    What an amazing place! Must be wonderful to see it come out of its winter sleep.
    Amalia
    xo

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  29. UnknownApril 10, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Wetlands are fascinating habitats, sadly so badly taken care of in too many places.

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  30. Andrea @ From The SolApril 10, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    I live in Lake County and the taxes are very high, but we don't mind because they use a great deal of money to buy and restore wetlands and forest preserves as well as the lake front. Good to hear you explain the importance. Every bit of education that can get out there may help save more wetlands ... and support all of nature. Love your Wonky Reflections, EGC ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  31. RedPatApril 10, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    A great post, EG!

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  32. KathyApril 10, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    And the runner has on short sleeves! Spring is getting ready to burst forth in Ontario!

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  33. Ginny HartzlerApril 10, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    You are lucky, we have nothing like this around here. I would just love sitting there and watching the fish, turtles, and birds.

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  34. 21 WitsApril 10, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    It's all still good, and I know just how beautiful it soon will be!

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  35. Fun60April 10, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Lovely wonky reflections.

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  36. MontanagirlApril 10, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    I like your "marshy" reflections!!

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  37. AnonymousApril 10, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    These reflections add so much to the landscape! Have a great weekend:)

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  38. jp@A Green RidgeApril 10, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Far from "wonky"!!!!! ...:)JP

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  39. CountryMumApril 10, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    A beautiful place indeed to preserve for all.

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  40. CloudiaApril 10, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Re-connect = rejuvenate!




    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  41. UnknownApril 10, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Everything will soon be in full swing, I like the runner picture..

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  42. SusanApril 10, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    So beautiful!

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  43. ViolaApril 10, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Oh this is a lovely spring time, and I love that marsh color, so much expectations in and around it :) Lovely reflections!

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  44. RoseApril 10, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    I love the squiggleys...someone else had squiggly reflections...Oh, I remember Tex. Loved hers and loved yours.

    I used to all the time tell my husband that soon everything would either be paved or under concrete!

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  45. AnonymousApril 10, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Love the wonky reflections!

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  46. StephanieApril 10, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Wonderful reflections!

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  47. Ruth HiebertApril 10, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Oh,I love those marsh reflections.

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  48. JackApril 10, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    I am on your side. I like marshes, too.

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  49. rainfield61April 10, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    This is certainly a great place.

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  50. VieraApril 11, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    very nice place and lovely wonky reflection...

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  51. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)April 11, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    yes!! save the wetlands. keep the natural habitats, not only for the animals...but for people too, to appreciate & get back to nature!
    love the reflection shot, and the dull yellow/brown marsh...but pretty soon it will all be turning green!!

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  52. ValerieApril 11, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Lovely reflections - the environment suggests it is the perfect place to participate in reflections of another kind too!

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  53. JeevanApril 11, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I'm totally with you on marsh! Marsh are slowly dying in my state/city to the urban development and as dumping yard.

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  54. Jenn JilksApril 11, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    We sure love OUR wetland. We are surrounded. It's lovely.

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  55. cieldequimperApril 11, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I wish all marshes could be protected but it's not the case here yet though we're getting there! The whole city of Versailles is built on former marshes! Lovely shots EG, I see it's getting warmer if joggers are sleeveless!

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