On 30 acres, you are bound to have microclimates and little ecosystems. One of my favorite such spots on the ranch is the marsh. Its elevation is slightly lower than the field, so rain and irrigation water accumulates there. This year is no exception.
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| Stand of cattails in the marsh |
My dad and I took an early morning stroll down the road to the marsh under the blue sky. You could feel the hint of the warm day to come, but the air was still cool. We were greeted by a chorus of bird calls. The kids had seen a bird nest or two in the area. We didn’t see any nests, but we were squawked at from the tree tops – no doubt a ruse to lure us away from any nests.
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| Several types of birds distract us from their nests |
The small pond is filled with cattail reeds (Typha spp.) and bordered by water-loving willows (Salix spp.) and grasses. The air hums with insect life and bird calls. At night, the same area is populated by chirping frogs.
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| Willow trees by the marsh |
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