Day 8, The Ice retreats (kinda)

I thought the sky looked kinda cool; beautiful blue sky on the left and then dark and sad looking clouds on the right.

Today was another windy day at Plum Island. Despite the wind, the Canada Geese and Black Ducks were just kinda chillin' out in the water, having a snack. I wondered, what could they be eating? After a little research, I realized that they were probably just eating some plant material floating around in the water.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck)

Here are some more Black Ducks and Canada Geese, they were just kickin' back on the land (I would too if the water was that cold).

Neat Story:
When I first ventured out to Plum Island for this blog, I referred to the Canada Geese as "Canadian Geese". My friend snickered and corrected me. I learned that the "Canada Goose" is the species where "Canadian Geese" are literally geese from Canada.

Here, we see some Phragmites way off in the background. I mentioned them in the last blog post but neglected to explain what it is.

Facts I took from Wikipedia:
Phragmites is a common reed, seen in marshes or other wetlands. They tend to grow in large clusters known as "reed beds" which can take up 0.39 square miles or more. It  can grow on ground or in up to 3 feet of water and can be anywhere from 6 feet to about 19 feet tall. It also spreads pretty rapidly due to it's "horizontal runners" which can end up spreading at a rate of 16 feet or more per year.

( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phragmites)

February 17th, Neat Discoveries

 There was little wildlife out and about, but I was able to see a few Black Ducks and some Canada Geese.

 In the first Picture, way off in the distance, you can see some Phragmites standing almost in a huddle.

Other than that, there was a lot of ice and a nice sunset/evening skyline to watch.