A sunset scene over Fishing Bay at the southern end of Elliott Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The phragmites (common reeds) that I used as a foreground element in this image are prolific in the marshes and on the shores of this island. Unfortunately, these probably are the non-native invasive variety of phragmites that choke out the less vigorous native species.
The adjacent Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area is home to a number of bird species and animals. This is where we go to search for short-eared owls and northern harriers (marsh hawks) that hunt the marsh mice.
Name:: Donna
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Are the phragmites the invasive species that is widely hated by environmentalists?
Name:: Bud
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Yes, these are the invasive variety that tend to choke out the less vigorous native species of phragmites.
Name:: don
Monday, January 28th, 2008
I like that mellow sky back of the invaders. They look deceptively harmless. Fine shot.
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My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
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Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.
Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.