Notes from the wetland: nature, wildlife, and conservation.
Understanding Marsh Food Webs: From Detritus to Herons
October 10, 2026

How energy moves through a marsh — from rotting reed litter and midge larvae up to frogs, fish and hunting herons, plus ways to watch the web yourself.

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Why Marshlands Matter: The Ecology of Peat, Silt and Waterlogged Soils
September 20, 2026

How waterlogged soils form peat, lock up carbon, cycle nutrients on a short leash and support specialist marsh life — plus practical ways to keep wet ground working.

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