2022.5.4 Nakamura Marsh - Early Spring Marsh

I visited Nakamura Marsh in early spring.
Despite it being Golden Week, there were no visitors.

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At first glance, it looks bleak.

It looks like there's a lot of water, probably due to the melting snow.

Nothing seems to grow in the marshland.
Does this mean that there are no flowers that bloom in early spring?

The water level is so high that even the boardwalk is submerged. It would be difficult to walk without waterproof shoes.

It's a bleak scene.
It would be nice if something was blooming.

The entire marshland is submerged.

We head towards the marshland further in.
The roads are flooded, so be prepared to get muddy.

Skunk cabbage lived in the marshland in the back.

Some groups are already getting bigger.

Considering the size of the park, there are not many skunk cabbages.

Compared to the other marsh, the total amount of water seems to be less.

The white things you see here and there are Asian skunk cabbages.
If they could monopolise this much space, it wouldn't be surprising if they were growing more densely.
Is there some factor that makes it difficult to grow?

Menthus tschumannii.
It seems a little too early.

Butterbur shoots.
This has grown quite a bit.

Water lily.
It's just the right season.

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It was a good season to observe the local skunk cabbage.

It looks like we'll have to wait a little longer for the Mitsugashiwa.

Nakamura Marsh was still quiet in early spring.

Things will probably get gradually noisier as we approach summer.

If you are planning to visit Nakamura Wetland, please also read the article below.

Let's go to Nakamura Marsh!