When wanting to experience fall colors, the first eco-system you think of usually isn’t the salt marsh. However, it is home to one of the most spectacular autumnal transformations in our area. Salicornia, a small succulent herb, grows among the salt marsh grasses all summer long. The different greens of the marsh blend and you… Read more »
“I think the salt marsh turned brown last night,” Mitch said as we were driving to Assateague yesterday. This year, with the summer-like fall we’ve been experiencing, the inevitable seasonal changes in the area flora took us by surprise. But no matter what the thermometer is saying, the days are getting shorter. And that means… Read more »
With all of the nice weather the backwaters have warmed up and we have been running off-site rentals as well as a tour yesterday. A fantastic day to be on the water – we saw at least 100 Diamond Back Terrapins many adults with juveniles. The Osprey are all working on their nests. We saw… Read more »