Some time ago I had an interesting unexpected meeting on a walk along the river. I remembered it and decided to tell you.
My friends took me to their company for a walk along the river. The river was small, at its widest point about 20 m. The river was next to my garden. We got there on foot, it was nice to walk through the forest.
In the afternoon it became cloudy, it started to rain. Despite this I didn't waste time and started taking pictures.
There was a swamp near the river, it was large enough, but dry, we walked along the path one by one.
When we passed through it, I saw the Scirpus (maybe you call it orclub-rush, wood club-rush or bulrush). I remember when I was a child I took a lot of Scirpus and put them in a vase at home. But after 2-3 days, their beautiful brown heads began to crumble with white fluff. The house became dusty. Since then, I have never picked Scirpus.
I liked the river. There were many birds like ducks, blackbirds, egrets. I even heard beaver splashing in the water on the beach. But I couldn't take a picture of him, so he quickly dived into the water.
But there was an unexpected visitor! Directly opposite me, the snake was swimming in the water, as if it were posing for the camera.
On the shore, it quickly crawled across the grass into the bushes. I think it was a poisonous viper, it had stripes on its back and spots on its head. This appearance of the viper was so unexpected that I had no time to be frightened.
Then it was very quiet on the river. Trees and bushes were reflected in the calm water. Water lilies with large leaves grew there.
On the shore, it quickly crawled across the grass into the bushes. I think it was a poisonous viper, it had stripes on its back and spots on its head. This appearance of the viper was so unexpected that I had no time to be frightened.
Then it was very quiet on the river. Trees and bushes were reflected in the calm water. Water lilies with large leaves grew there.
Beautiful photos from the river, Nadezda. Yes, Scirpus is not something you want to have inside the house. They are very pretty beside the river.
ReplyDeleteI agree Marit, I don't more put scirpus inside :-)
DeleteA lovely account of a meander along the riverbank where there is so much to see and enjoy. In my most distant memories, stream-side rambles feature prominently and I am still doing it. The snake was a real bonus! I hope you do it again soon, Nadezda.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, the restrictions will be lifted, David and our group of friends will be able to walk along another river.
DeleteSo beautiful place! Have a nice day Nadezda!
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne, happy Wednesday.
DeleteVery beautiful post. Lovely photos, my favourite is penultimate photo. :) Lovely story, I was reading with a pleasure. Snakes make me scary. hehehe Warm greetings dear Nadezda, lots of such magical days. :)))))
ReplyDeleteYes, OdnowionaJa I also like this photo, a beautiful reflection in the river.
DeleteI would also like many such days.
Hello Nadezda :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous walk along the river ! .. did you hear frogs singing at all ? .. that is my favorite sound. Yes .. we call them "cat tails" here and yes they are not something you want to bring in the house, even though they look so attractive .. I used to use them outside our house for Autumn decoration leading up to Halloween, those and corn stalks.
I am so surprised to learn you have poisonous snakes there ! I thought it would be too cold in the winter for them to survive.
You wanted to know what the little blue flowers were .. they are a type of campanula .. I don't have the exact cultiver but they are gorgeous in a large group and spread slowly but well.
There are several species of venomous snakes here, Joy. I don't know all of them very well. They hibernate in holes in the ground, and in the spring they go up.
DeleteYour campanula is so attractive and the color is nice.
Boa tarde Nadezda. As fotos são maravilhosas e que vontade de pescar nesse rio maravilhoso.
ReplyDeleteLuiz, my friend caught a lot of fish that day. It was a good day.
DeleteI would be very frightened to see a poised viper on a stroll! Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteSo am I Hetty. But it disappeared very quickly.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place you show us. The snake in the river is a good picture, but otherwise I do not like to get too near.
ReplyDeleteMany years ago I also tried to pick scirpus and put them in a vase. You only do that once in your life ;-)
Regards Lisbeth
I like you loved this picture Lisbeth. My camera was ready for the next shot and I did it :-)
DeleteI didn't have time to get scared.
Que paseo más lindo amiga. Caminar al lado del agua nos hace bien. Las fotos preciosas. Bien pillaste a la rápida serpiente.
ReplyDeleteBuen jueves Nadezda. Cuídate.
Un abrazo.
Me gusta caminar al lado del río, aunque el río en el bosque es pequeño, Laura.
DeleteLo pasé muy bien ese día.
Dear Nadezda,
ReplyDeletewhat a very lovely and quiet place! The moment I read scripus I had to smile. Years ago when I still was a child my mother decorated the living room with it and then the scirpus decorated the living room :).
Have a wonderful time and an adorable start in summer time
Elisabeth
The same 'decoration' Elizabeth, but happened in different countries :-)
DeleteI'm glad summer started well, warm enough.
Ihania kuvia. Kiitos.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Anemone
DeleteHi Nadezda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all these wonderful photos from your walk along the river. I loved all the photos, but if I had to choose between them, it would be the 3rd one with the raindrops in the water, it's amazing.
Have a great weekend
Maria, it was raining and my camera was on, so the picture was taken quickly.
DeleteI am glad that you have chosen the picture you like.
A lovely walks day excitement too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue.
DeleteHiciste un precioso paseo. Me gustan todas las fotografías, pero la de la serpiente nadando en el río, creo que es mi favorita. Besos querida Nadezda.
ReplyDeleteTomé esta foto, Teresa muy rápido, me sorprendió ver a la serpiente.
DeleteSuch a beautiful post with such nice memories. Sometimes it's the little things in life (like the scirpus) that bring back memories of days long ago. Your walk along the river sounds like a wonderful day and certainly made me smile!
ReplyDeleteYes it does Lee. I also remember that day with smile.
DeleteMind blowing post
ReplyDeleteThank you Rajani.
DeleteBeautiful photos ...
ReplyDeleteYou took us with this story to a beautiful, wild and fascinating place.
I love nature, that's why I love to relax in its surroundings.
Best regards!
Have a nice week!
Anita
I agree Anita, this place was beautiful.
DeleteHappy June.
Dear Nadezda!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a great walk along the river. Beautiful scenery and a wonderful place. As you know, I also love nature very much. I broke off Typha latifolia once. There was white fluff all over the house.
Hugs and greetings.
You're welcome Lucja. I see we both have unforgettable experience with Typha :-)
DeleteHave a nice Thursday.