March 2025 SOLC–Day 9
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“I think I’m going to the marsh tomorrow,” I mentioned to Kurt as we went to bed last night. “I haven’t been in ages.”
Then I woke today and checked the forecast again. Windy?! Feels-like temperature of 15˚F!? Ew. Did I really want to go that much?
The marsh is about a 45-minute drive from me, and during the school year, I can only go on the weekends. If I didn’t go today, it would be another week before I could. Ugh. I hemmed and hawed a bit. Should I go? Should I not? I checked the forecast a few times, but it stayed the same. (Go figure!) Finally, I decided to stick with my plan, bundled up and set off.
I felt lighter as soon as I was underway. I never regret taking the time to go to the marsh. The light is stunning, and I always aim to get there before sunrise so that I can watch the day awaken. I get into a flow of walking, noticing, stopping, and photographing. Time slips by unheeded. I’m convinced that I breathe better there.
This morning was no different.
Here are a few photo highlights from my time there today, some of which are welcome harbingers of spring!
What a way to start the day!
Nix the comfort zone 
GORGEOUS, as always. I saw my first red-winged black birds this weekend, too! Bring on springtime!
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I was surprised to hear them, but there were quite a few calling back and forth. Such a welcome sound!
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I love it when you go to the marsh. The photos are so peaceful and beautiful. When we were out on the bayou this morning, there was a bush full of birds. I opened the Merlin app to find they were red winged black birds. I recall their sound from the lake where my parents lived.
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How cool is it that you, Mary Lee and I are all hearing/seeing red-winged blackbirds!
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Beautiful photos. Thanks for bringing us along with you!
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Thanks! Come along any time!
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I agree! Your photos are always a joy to look at!
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Thanks, Ana. I love the marsh!
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So beautiful. It looks like you made the right choice!
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I definitely did and it didn’t even feel cold!
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Oh Molly! I love these views of the marsh and your commitment to getting up so early (when it is so cold in your part of the world) to greet the day. Thanks for sharing with us!
Kim
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Thanks, Kim! I still miss your photo challenges (hint! hint!).
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You really capture nature well!! I bet you’re glad you went…looks so peaceful.
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I love spending time there. It feels like a place removed.
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