Leaving those Tulip fields last week, we drove back through Shallow Lake. Mrs. F.G. just couldn't help herself; we turned off to drive up through the marsh. We both always enjoy this road, driving slowly and watching for birds.
This is the big marsh at Shallow Lake. We've usually spotted a swan, some ducks or an egret as we drive by.
There are some great patterns among the reeds and lilypads.
I could take photos all day long.
Then we spotted it, a hawk sitting on a log.
We were quite excited. I zoomed in and caught it, a log lying at right angles to the longer one! Not the first wooden bird we've seen!
We carried on,
slowly, hoping for a duck or two, but no luck.
Finally as the forest got drier, Mrs. F.G. got out of the car, walked into the woods a few feet and got a nice picture of White Trillium, our find for this drive.
Trilliums, maybe the almost most expensive plant down here..Wooden birds can be so deceptive. I have seen things inn the distance and would be so sure that it was a kitten !!!! Probably turned out to be an autumn leaf.
ReplyDeleteGlad I can travel vicariously through you!
DeleteThat looks like the perfect place to go kayaking. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and love the sky reflection.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the Marsh.
ReplyDeleteLove the reflections!
ReplyDeleteI’ve taken a few shots of those wooden birds lately too. The reflection in the water is amazing. The trillium are huge! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNice shot of the wooden bird, and thanks for the great trillium picture. Love those guys.
ReplyDeleteMarshes are fascinating places. Always surprising what you will see.
ReplyDeleteYou captured such lovely cloud reflections in the water.
Thanks
DeleteThe Trillium are so pretty! Sometimes marsh land can have so much wild life and sometimes not.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised there were no ducks to be seen, perhaps they were fooled too. :)
ReplyDeleteYou had a lovely drive, and the photos are terrific.
I do like the reflections.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan