With Hannah working in Brunswick most of the summer, finding time for outings is hard. So I bought an air mattress, drove down Friday evening, and camped out in her temporary studio – essentially a dorm room.
On Saturday, we made the 30-minute drive down to Scarborough Marsh, hoping the weather would cooperate. It’s been two years since I last visited the marsh for a photo adventure. This trip was quite different. The marsh grasses were much taller and more lush than in 2021, thanks to the almost constant rain this summer. And we saw fewer birds. I think this was partly due to the taller grass, they weren’t as visible. Our trip was within a week of our 2021 trip, but the tides may be different, or the birds were off doing other things. Who knows. Despite my pang of disappointment on the bird photos, spending time with Hannah walking in this beautiful place was wonderful.
The beginning of our walk was a bit gloomy, but we spotted some Greater Yellow Legs near the Audubon Center.
A wing of Plovers (I think!) blew through with a Glossy Ibis in the background.
We spied a few Snowy Egrets with this yellow feet in the shallows.
Great White Egrets were the bird of the day.
If you paused and scanned the marsh grass, occasionally you’d see a head pop up.
And finally, a photo worthy Great Blue Heron. Hannah and I both commented that we need a bigger lens!
We heard a greater variety of birds than we photographed including Willets, Swallows, Goldfinch, Song Birds, and Red Wind Blackbirds.
Not a bird, but possibly my favorite picture of the day. I love the look of the Queen Anne’s Lace (or Wild Carrot) when it goes to seed.
And our traditional mother/daughter picture – proof of our shared adventure.
Delightful!
Susan, you and your daughter are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing these gorgeous pictures.
I am in northern Virginia and it is too hot here.
Your photography is exceptional
I love your pictures so different from where I live, you are both looking lovely as always.
Dear Susan,
I suggest you create a pattern for a bunny rabbit.
I have made many of your birds and critters (100+ species?) some modified. Some for me, some cards for Christmas, birthday or thank you.
Recently I made a bunny rabbit using your Shy Snowshoe Hare pattern. I gave the bunny rabbit, PRAYER HARE TO CARE, to my dear friend in hospice. At her funeral I was shown pictures of her making the PRAYER HARE dance to music!
Your birds and critters have brought joy to many. Thank you so much for helping ME to bring joy and comfort to others! Over the years I feel I have come to know you.
Sincerely,