Today, we are at the Audubon Society Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary to search for some duckweed to grow in a Bio Energy Dome. This is one of my favorite places to go to commune with nature here on the Bolivar Peninsula in High Island, Texas. This is an incredible nesting area, or rookery for many waterfowl. Some of the species of waterfowl are the White Heron, Snowy Egret, Anhinga, Roseate Spoonbill, Tri-Colored Heron, and Green Heron. Along with the many bird species are the usual fishes and animals that habitate a swampy environment such as, alligators, all types of watersnakes, mink, nutria, otter, etc.
I have been coming here to this bird sanctuary for about twenty years and on many occasions have seen this lake covered in duckweed. The southeast wind has been blowing for over a week at about 25-30 miles per hour. I think the wind may have blown the duckweed to the northwest area of the lake. The duckweed is a tiny aquatic plant that floats on the surface of the water. The leaves are about 1/16" to 1/8" in length and have tiny roots reaching down into the water of the lake. The duckweed grows super fast and is consumed by the ducks, geese, fish, and other animals that enjoy their nutrient rich composition. We will now trek on up to the northwest area of this lake to see if we can find some duckweed.
Positively Truman
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