Canoeing in Dyke Marsh provides access to remote sites where special flora and fauna reside. Among one of the most beautiful flowers in Dyke marsh is the Lilium superbum (or Turks Cap lily) which blooms from around July 6 to July 23 in a tidal area where Ash trees hold on to enough humus for the plant to grow. With the extensive erosion that is occurring in the marsh we are seeing some of these plants disappear. This lily is also subject to browsing by White-tailed deer. Another difficult to locate gem, accessible more reliably by canoe or kayak, is the Marsh Wren, our Friends groups logo bird, chosen because of its intimate association with the marsh wetlands and its fascinating behavior. The Marsh Wren is still nesting, but by the end of August most will have migrated south. It can be seen now in at least two areas of the north Marsh where it sings and defends territory. This bird is also threatened by the habitat loss at Dyke Marsh. Photos show Lilium superbum and the Marsh Wren. All photographs are taken at Dyke Marsh
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:43:42 +0000
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