orache sprouts out on the salt marsh
small round leafed salicornia sprouts and a few other salt marsh annuals under last year’s salicornia stems. You will need to click on the photo to notice the tiny salicornia sprouts
Not much greenery around the Phragmites though tan and light brown look good as well.
Way over my head in last summer’s Phragmites stems, some of these are 10 ft plus, this plant is one I will be visiting a few times this spring and summer to explore its edible parts.
Leaving the marsh for higher ground a groundhog appears cooperative for a photo.
Inland a few miles along a small stream we see a few ostrich fern fiddleheads taking off their copper colored spring coats on this warm day.
Orpine is also popping up on the stream’s floodplain.
A small trip to remember especially with this huge chaga mushroom and pleasant view on the way back through the forest. This chaga looks to be around 8 lbs and the birch tree it is on is still in good shape with plenty of new buds on its branches, this mushroom is one I may return for in a winter or 2. ciao
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