by Ryan Walsh | Feb 26, 2020 | From The Marsh, News |
Marshes throughout the Lower James are influenced by tides, the periodic rising and falling of water. Twice a day, every day, the water will rise and fall by about two feet. What causes this? And why does it happen with such regularity? The answer is right above our...
by Ryan Walsh | Jan 8, 2020 | From The Marsh, News |
With most of the songbirds having long departed south, you would expect that marshes would be pretty quiet all winter-long. You would be incorrect! This is the time of year that waterfowl descend on our region in flocks that are thousands strong. Only a handful of...
by Ryan Walsh | Nov 19, 2019 | From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
The James River and its tributaries are home to hundreds of species of animals, yet only a handful have the ability to tough it out during the winter. On today’s “From the Marsh”, let’s explore these hardy residents who can survive the coldest months of the year! The...
by Ryan Walsh | Sep 5, 2019 | From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Marshes, like most other habitats, are best described by the plants that live in them. Differing conditions, such as the fluctuation of salinity and temperature, can allow for varied species to colonize areas. The marshes of Hampton Roads are home to many unique...
by Ryan Walsh | Aug 9, 2019 | From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Welcome back to the marsh! At this time of the year, the heat from the summer is beginning to fade and the vast expanse of Spartina (also called Cordgrasses) turns from vibrant green to a more subdued gold. Gulls and terns begin their southward migration, while...
by Ryan Walsh | Jul 8, 2019 | Conservation Tips, From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Welcome to the saltmarsh, one of the most dynamic habitats in the James River Watershed! Here, salty water from the Atlantic Ocean meets freshwater from the James River and its tributaries. Plants and animals that call the saltmarsh home have to deal with constantly...
