Finally, we managed to slip into Karahanami Marsh!
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▼ Park the car and start
▼There is snow, but it is less than in other places.
▼Footprints!
Like a monkey?
The snow is melting and puddles are starting to form.
When I came here in the spring, the frogs were singing in unison.
▼Arrived at the entrance!
There is little snow, so it is easy to walk.
▼ Footprints with claws.
▼It’s already dusk.
▼There was droppings on the boardwalk.
It contains nuts, feathers, etc.
▼Rabbit footprints?
▼I don't know what other types there are, but I saw a variety of footprints!
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We rushed over just to get a feel for the place, but we found plenty of animal signs and it was quite a find!
Karahanami Marsh has few visitors, making it a good place to search for animals and their trails.
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