I was in the area on a small errand, so I went to see the Tamahara Marsh.
It was already quite cold and snow was falling.
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▼It wasn't enough to accumulate, but snow was falling all the time.
▼The Bunanowakimizu water still flows at this time of year.
▼The autumn leaves have completely fallen and there are lots of fallen leaves piled up.
▼We enter the marshland.
The boardwalk is wet and it's scary.
▼Puddles here and there.
It will probably freeze soon.
Apparently Japanese black salamanders live in the Tamahara Marsh, and the place somehow gives off that vibe.
▼Looking back at my exploration log, I found what looked like salamander eggs at the end of May. (Exploration log for May 30, 2021)
▼With so many deciduous trees, I imagine it must be quite beautiful during the autumn foliage season.
▼A small stream.
There is a fair amount of water flowing.
▼It seems likely that salamanders can be found in places like this too.
I'll look into it next spring.
▼We arrived at the marshland area.
The wind is strong and the snow is blowing.
It would be tough without gloves and winter clothing.
I took a few photos and decided to go home.
▼Animal footprints I found on the way back.
Maybe a deer?
Overview of Marshland Information
Four Seasons in the Marshland
▼You can enjoy the refreshing marshes at the end of May.
It's also a good time to see amphibians.
summary
It was a quiet marshland where we hardly encountered any flora or fauna.
It was quite cold.
It was great to see the first snow of the year!
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