12 July

 A return to the Hamilton Marsh after too long an absence--out of town travel, a sprained ankle, assorted other tedious obligations.  


The Forest and Marsh now show themselves as  midway through the summer months.  Despite a dry spring and an alarmingly low snowfall, today it  feels almost chilly.

The foamflowers and fallen timber glow in the forest light.


A pathfinder plant is starting to seed, with its odd flowers.





Throughout the Forest, ocean spray is in full bloom.


Summer fungi are emerging.  This is one of a generation of turkey tails that have been occupying this downed log for some months.


The bracken fern above shows the effect of the dry spring.


The water level in the Marsh is down, predictably.  



Mount Arrowsmith is very nearly bare of snow--much more than would be expected at this time of year.


The skies over the Marsh are often spectacular.  Today was no exception.



Spirea is in full bloom along the Marsh fringe.


It seems as though there is more hemlock in the Marsh this year than in the past.


After a brief lunch break at the dock, I made my way back through the Forest.  The light softly invited a return visit.













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