tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post7958396020223090280..comments2023-07-04T09:24:32.430-04:00Comments on The Bamboo Turtle: Spring at the Beaver MarshBamboo Turtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01945413783013814072noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-81880527893475239012014-04-22T17:00:28.529-04:002014-04-22T17:00:28.529-04:00These wild places are a gift. However, if gas frac...These wild places are a gift. However, if gas fracking comes to NC we may loose many such areas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399191108309663196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-16984304027959827182012-05-19T09:45:01.492-04:002012-05-19T09:45:01.492-04:00I would love to visit the nature preserve. Did you...I would love to visit the nature preserve. Did you ever think of facilitating a walk (or leading one) for photographers, poets and writers to the preserve for some quiet, reflective, meditative and nature bounty worship time?Miriam Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-34958609585213351082012-05-16T18:22:20.325-04:002012-05-16T18:22:20.325-04:00Thanks for this beautiful piece Jim. I love readin...Thanks for this beautiful piece Jim. I love reading your blogs and look forward to them (whenever they arrive). Anyway, I am reminded of a tiny wren's nest that Max and I discovered some weeks ago. We saw this tiny bird sitting on her nest which was nestled in the "radiator area" of our old 1990 Ford Truck. (The truck rarely moves.) So little momma bird sat there except for her morning outings, I assume to feed herself. When gone we could see the 4 tiny eggs. One day Max saw a black snake hovering near to the truck. When he told me, about it I cringed. Yup, the story has a sad ending.<br /> <br />But such is the cycle of life, which you describe and photograph exquisitely. <br /><br />I hope the wren will find a safer spot the next time.Marjorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-12517521375511418022012-05-16T09:50:45.586-04:002012-05-16T09:50:45.586-04:00So beautifully written....I felt like I was there....So beautifully written....I felt like I was there. Makes me want to visit...TK Hallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-44742131329991196692012-05-16T08:27:38.767-04:002012-05-16T08:27:38.767-04:00They are all beautiful, but the two-parent goose f...They are all beautiful, but the two-parent goose family brought tears to my eyes.Lea Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-45722163604073912012-05-15T22:21:20.337-04:002012-05-15T22:21:20.337-04:00I really like your blog but the Beaver Marsh one w...I really like your blog but the Beaver Marsh one was close to my heart. I drove by there yesterday, in the rain, and it was lovely and so lush looking. I thought of the "bloody tooth" on nature you described in the blog,too. Wonder if there are more geese families other than the one on the lodge? Hope some of the turtle nests were untouched. We have a 'Rocky' who is always in the birdfeeder or compost bin. I can walk almost out to touch it before it waddles away! What a bold critter! Again, thanks for giving us this look at the Beaver Marsh from the eyes of a scientist and artist!<br />Peace,<br />JoanneJoanne Abelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-73601976742141987972012-05-15T22:07:05.278-04:002012-05-15T22:07:05.278-04:00Wonderful! I'm amazed at what you see and you...Wonderful! I'm amazed at what you see and your ability to record it for the rest of us.Hattie Warnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-8283355493745306592012-05-15T20:25:05.037-04:002012-05-15T20:25:05.037-04:00Thanks Jim,
I love this place too, but don't ...Thanks Jim, <br />I love this place too, but don't get there enough! Your sensitivity to nature is inspiring.mderosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985247714829540938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-64854105865645975232012-05-15T19:54:54.365-04:002012-05-15T19:54:54.365-04:00Jim,
Thank you for reminding everyone that beauti...Jim,<br /><br />Thank you for reminding everyone that beautiful natural places can be just a few steps away from even the most uninspired urban places. The former K-Mart site in front of Beaver Marsh really always wanted to be a nature preserve too. Do you remember the flock of seagulls that used to live there and nest in the big K sign?<br /><br />Bob ChapmanBob Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098046192482058438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-15278635542355232392012-05-15T19:35:42.206-04:002012-05-15T19:35:42.206-04:00Hi Jim, Great story with great pictures; I really ...Hi Jim, Great story with great pictures; I really enjoy reading your descriptions and this one particularly because we were just talking about the marsh. I like that you are bringing attention to much needed conservation efforts. I look forward to your next story!Richard A Usanishttp://www.usanisphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-79027216953005978542012-05-15T18:05:10.988-04:002012-05-15T18:05:10.988-04:00Jim - Thank you for taking me on a journey through...Jim - Thank you for taking me on a journey through this amazing place.Linda Dallasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-8363343970645685892012-05-15T12:36:36.920-04:002012-05-15T12:36:36.920-04:00Jim, this is amazing. I sent your Blog to the Soi...Jim, this is amazing. I sent your Blog to the Soil and Water District Board for a look-see.<br /><br />We must continue to preserve and keep healthy, sites such as this,<br /><br />Day-lighting hidden treasures such as this is a wonderful service to <br />Durham County, keep up the good work. Bro Rayray eurquhartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805390.post-57876768034982438772012-05-15T11:30:46.266-04:002012-05-15T11:30:46.266-04:00As usual, Jim, I adore your descriptions that draw...As usual, Jim, I adore your descriptions that draw my attention to what I am not noticing. I felt like I was walking along side you in the marsh, gaining attachments to critters that I will never see. I especially felt the loss of the goslings. Thanks for letting me bask in the beauty of your tales and photos. Leah W.Leah W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08292137902595993627noreply@blogger.com