My walk this week is another to my local salt marsh, this time during the tail end of Storm Ciara and the wind that was probably worse in other parts of the UK. All the same, we weren’t tempted to venture out in the wild weather.
When crossing the River Loughor on the motorway, I could see that the the tide was high and the marshes were getting there regular dose of salt. But by the time I got down there the sea had retreated and I was able to get to the river bank.
I loitered a bit amongst the trees at the edge of the marsh as the wind was strong and pretty cold and so the photographs I took focus mainly on that view point and some of the lichee details and tree textures around me.
Windy Marsh Soundscape
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The soundscape is a bit shorter than usual and perhaps the main feature of it is the sound of motorway traffic being blown strongly from the southwest. However, if you listen carefully, you will also hear the hissing rustles of the marsh grass which is a sound I love, though less because of the sound itself and more because of the marsh environment it conjures in my mind.
So click the play button to listen while viewing the images below – click the first one and then again to move forward through the carousel.
Enjoyed this walk you took us on, Alastair, and you did a good job of surrounding us with the sights and sounds of the wintry day. I appreciate your background in tapestry that so beautifully brings forth the textures. The photos of the churning waters of the River Loughor, and the lichen are especially attractive to me. Many thanks.
Thank you very much Jet. The heavy rainfall we have had here over recent weeks has affected a lot of people very badly and I feel for them. Fortunately we have not been flooded ourselves (yet!). I’m pleased you enjoyed the more tame results of the rain on our local river with me.