Here in Northeast Ohio, we are so grateful to have such beautiful, diverse areas to explore. There are forests, rivers, ponds, dunes, beaches and marshlands within miles of our home, not to mention the Great Lake Erie! We spent an afternoon this past week at a nearby marshland. Here are some photos from our visit:
His mate
Their nest
Another mama on her nest--couldn't get any closer without scaring her away--click to see better
Beaver lodge-he was not out today but we have seen him swimming on other days
Turtles sunning themselves
More turtles and a male Wood Duck.
Speaking of Wood Ducks, did you know that our small area of Ohio, specifically the North Chagrin reservation is one of the best areas in the world to photography Wood Ducks? I owe you a better photo than this fellow on the log. Will try to get a better shot next time. :) In the meantime, scroll down a bit on this page for a photo of a drake and a hen.
(Anyone know the name of this flower?)
We also saw quite a few swallows flying over the marshland but they were too quick for my camera. :)
Have a wonderful day!