Very much like them Angie. Because of the extra warmth and shelter they create, they also make excellent roost sites for many birds.
They look stunning when the sunlight catches the seed heads.
During late summer aphids feed on the sap in the tender stems. These in turn are gorged on by warblers which put on extra weight ready for their southerly migration.
Thanks for the words. I am a big fan of reeds as well. When I lived near the fens I always had to fight the urge to photograph them. Like you th brown against blue water or sky is irresistible. I also find the feathery seedheads have a lovely delicate look.
In the meadows outside my village people would narvest the rushes out of the river to weave into mats and othe products.
Very much like them Angie. Because of the extra warmth and shelter they create, they also make excellent roost sites for many birds.
They look stunning when the sunlight catches the seed heads.
During late summer aphids feed on the sap in the tender stems. These in turn are gorged on by warblers which put on extra weight ready for their southerly migration.
I agree - very underrated plants :-)
Thanks for the words. I am a big fan of reeds as well. When I lived near the fens I always had to fight the urge to photograph them. Like you th brown against blue water or sky is irresistible. I also find the feathery seedheads have a lovely delicate look.
In the meadows outside my village people would narvest the rushes out of the river to weave into mats and othe products.
Thank you - I think reeds are vastly underrated plants - mats sounds like another great use!
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