Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Marshy Point Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday

That's My World post now follows this Watery Wednesday post.




Marshy Point is a waterfront nature center on the bay. A few weeks ago hubby and I went for a walk on the trails. It was a drizzly day so my photos are not the best. I was hoping to see some different ducks in the water closeby. As far as seeing ducks, I think I went too early in the season. I did see some Canada Geese, Mallard ducks and a couple of Mute Swans. One Grebe disappeared by taking a dive and then I couldn't find it again. Oh well next time.










I did see some interesting fungi, to me it is actually pretty. I found it growing on the logs that were along the edge of the trail. Anyone know the name please let me know. It think it was really cool looking with pretty colors.

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60 comments:

Xavi said...

Hi Eileen,
Great shots!!!
Enjoy your Watery Wednesday

Japa said...

i would settle for the fungi which looked exotic and beautiful in their natural habitat. Very good shots.

Martha Z said...

I find birds very uncooperative. I saw a spotted towhee this morning but he hid before I could raise my camera.

Michael said...

It's a kind of bracket fungus. I think it might be Trametes versicolor, otherwise known as Turkey Tail.
Shame about missing the ducks. :(

Carol said...

I like the fungi and the wood and leaves together also..

www.wildlifearoundus.blogspot.com

Jim said...

Loevely.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Anonymous said...

I love your mosaic and nature photographs ;-)
Hugs and blessings,

ninja said...

It's autumn at it's fullest. Here it's gone so I'm living in a photo archive land now. Take the most of your time to enjoy the fall and take care.

Mona Sweden said...

Beautiful collage. I love the fungi shots.

Al said...

Hi Eileen, I have seen those fungi in our garden, but don't know the exact name. I know a variety of that which are edible and similar to that but I'm not really sure. Nice photos.

AL

Ebie said...

Eileen, your blog has full of information, cause I am no birder. But I love to photograph them when given a chance. I need first a better lens and patience. Hehehe!
Those fungi are well captured!

Monika said...

I second the thought that the fungus might be turkey tail or something similar. I, too, have been noticing fungi lately, especially when the birds aren't cooperating!

SandyCarlson said...

You are very talented, Eileen!

George said...

I enjoyed the walk through the nature center with you. I like the mosaic and the pictures sof the fungi. Unfortunately I can't help you with the identification.

Dimple said...

I like the fungi, too, but I don't know what kind it is. Nice shoats, and really nice collage!

EJ said...

I think it is an edible fungi I remember seeing that in the market in the Philippines..

OT: The whale sharks are friendly and you can ride on top of them while they swim..

antigoni said...

Love your photos!!!
Excellent "My World" post!

Hootin Anni said...

Great minds think alike...you and I. My O W is also a nearby marshland with waterfowl and Autumn colors...and a surprise L N Monster visit!!!

Come by and see

gengen said...

Your pictures are pretty and interesting...Happy watery Wednesday.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Great shots, I am so interested with those beautiful fungi..

I explored the Jogging trail this time.

Anonymous said...

One would gladly give the small finger being able to fly into one of your pictures.
A wonderful Wednesday for you.

DoanLegacy said...

These are just gorgeous photos to see!

penny said...

Your photos are all wonderful, Eileen. I really like the way you did your mosaic, its beautiful.
Have a nice day.

Rebekah@Red's Nest said...

You take really beautiful photos. The fungi is pretty - or at least you make it pretty. I'm not sure I could do that. So glad you're sharing all the outdoors with us.

Nicole said...

Those Funghi are amazing. They sure make up for the missing birds :)

SmilingSally said...

Hello, Eileen, I was raised in Maryland, so I feel as if I "almost" know you! Thanks for sharing these beautiful shots.

LV said...

You featured a different outdoors today and it was enjoyable. A very nice job and post.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Great photos. Sorry - can't help with the name of the fungi.

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Eileen, I find these fungi just fascinting! Loved seeing this.

Happy OW...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Unknown said...

i also love taking photos of fungi, in different textures and colors. great shots.

Bob Bushell said...

Hi Eileen, those are priceless photos.

Mary Bergfeld said...

What wonderful photos. The fungi look like monstrous scales on the tree trunk. Have a great Outdoor Wednesday.

Anonymous said...

The fungi looks like frosted pine cones, how cool!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

Oh I really love days like this.

Lori E said...

As a child I was almost scared of those fungi. Now I see it's beauty.

Anonymous said...

birds are very uncooperative.. agreed.. especially when they come flying up under your horse and send you and him going "9-0" to the side :)

gorgeous shots tho...
well done
gp

Anonymous said...

Thanks for taking us on your walk. I like the fungi too. I find most of nature attractive.
Mama Bear

Nina said...

Thanks for your kind words at my blog! Lovely collage!

puna said...

I can really feel your love for the outdoors through these photos.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Your pictures are splendid... the mosaic is great! I have enjoyed stopping by and scrolling down to see your posts and side bar photos. All so interesting!

Kindly, ldh

Erica (Irene) said...

Those are great shots!!!I love nature and that 'fungi'.Love your Blog I'll be following it.
Thank you for your kind note on my Blog..... :-)

Kat said...

These are really nice shots. I really like the fungi, they are quite pretty. Thanks for stopping by. We were so excited to see the white pelicans, usually just see the brown ones on the Texas coast. Have a great week. Kathy

NatureFootstep said...

all geese has left Sweden by now. It feels a bit empty actually. Even if they are quite disturbing sometimes.

Anonymous said...

This was a great way to use your fungi photos. :)

Carly said...

neat pictures of the fungi! Your pictures capture the detail.

Barbara Jean said...

oooh. love the pic with the growths on the trees!!

Blessings

barbara jean

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Eileen those fughi are actually pretty --they look like lace ruffles.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

Jeanne said...

I once took pictures of the same type of fungus - it IS really beautiful.

Cindy said...

You certainly do have some interesting photos! I read down a few to get a feel for your blog, I love your photography. My hubby and I take nature photos everywhere we go. Our favorite place is a dam where the American Pelicans spend the summer. They are so fun to watch. I LOVED your Eagle photos.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. Hugs, Cindy S.

Terry said...

Your pictures are so beautiful, I really like the mosaics. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Maria Berg said...

Fungi can come in al diffrent kind of color and shapes. Intressting to see.

And the Egelsa are so divine.


Cedar Waxwings - with a nice Hat on!

Eastern bluebirds I am happy for you that you did have them nesting at your place.

/MB

Anonymous said...

Lovely mosaic!

Ms. Bake-it said...

Hello Eileen,

Thank you for visiting me at Ms. Bake-it! I love your nature shots. Great mosaics. I especially love your header with all the birds. I too like fungi and think it is very interesting and usually take pictures of it when I come across it in my walks.

Thank you for sharing with us today.

~ Tracy

Corner Gardener Sue said...

Hi Eileen,
I noticed the fungi in the first shot it was in, from a wider view. It does have a beauty of its own. I enjoyed your other photos, too.

Nell, from Secrets of a Seedscatter just did a post where she talked about lichens, I think. I am not educated about those things, but I'm thinking maybe lichens are a kind of fungus? Well, you might be interested in checking out her post. I think the name of the post was, "British Soldiers" or something like that.

Thanks for visiting my SkyWatch post.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Eileen: Really enjoyed your fungus collage.

Jean Stockdale said...

Great shots! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on the camellia pictures. They are in a friend's yard and I thought they were gorgeous. We are having a wet and cool fall and that must be good for them. Blessings.

Ms.Daisy said...

Liked your mosiac very much! The fungi is quite interesting...nature really is weird and wonderful at the same time!

Kerri Farley said...

I think fungi is pretty too! And I LOVE your header collage!!

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Beautiful fungi shots! Thanks for stopping by.8~)
~Myrna

Dawn Fine said...

Howdee Eileen..
looks like turkey tail..has medicinal uses.

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