SUMMER VISIT TO LIME HOLLOWA new visitor center is located off the McLean Rd near Cortlandville and is quite informative.
The area is second growth woodland, with some mature fields and ponds. A large spring in the woods feeds ponds and a brook which is used as a source of water for a fish hatchery.
One of the ponds near the hatchery is where the two water photos were taken.
This gray bark birch root is neat because the tree seedling sprouted on a punky stump many years ago. At the very top you can see where the original trunk was, a black line is visible. The lower section is actually roots that have "barked" with exposure to air as the old, punky stump rotted away.
Summertime is algae time even in a relatively "clean" pond. Nutrients from the surrounding woods still leach out to support the algae. Between the large algae mats the water is crystal clear.
Along this part of pond's edge a few aquatic insects are seen, but not many, and very few tadpoles. There are some small blue-colored damselflies flying here. Near the "swampy" part of the pond there are more insects.
Calm water is always so visually interesting, great for photos!
The vegetation above water, below water and reflected in water all have differing colors.
The water's surface tension gives great shadow effects on the pond's bottom. The multi-dimensional look is mesmerizing.
Visit Lime Hollow, it's always fun!! RDS
3 comments:
I hadn't heard of this before, but it looks like a great place to visit. I was hoping to spend more time in the southern tier with my daughter living in Elmira, but she is moving next week to PA. But at least we will get to drive through that part of the state....I am guessing this is the post for Nature Notes.....Michelle
About that birch tree - I have seen some that started on the old stump, and you can see the open space beneath them, where the stump has rotted away, and the new tree is up in the air. I will see about posting some photos.
your photo trip of "Lime Hollow" was great to read. great pictures and great explanation. thanks
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