Hester Gully Sites
Moving from the Bay up to Nassau Drive there are four Areas of wetlands
Todville Downstream
This part of the Gully has some Marsh grasses mainly on the north bank. The south bank has Bulk heading that makes a Hard edge and a deeper channel.
Freshwater Pond
This pond is found by going into the park on the trail leading to an Observation deck. It is north west of the main gully .
The water is stagnant, covered with Green slime, and Teeming with Bugs and Insects.
Another View shows Lush growth around the Pond.. On both of my visits Birds were not present.
Todville Upstream
Photo Composition from Todville
Bridge looking Upstream toward the Bend.
Note the well developed Spartina marsh along the South Bank.
There is about 2 Acres of Gully with Marshlands on the Banks from Todville to Meyer Road.
Note the well developed Spartina marsh along the South Bank.
There is about 2 Acres of Gully with Marshlands on the Banks from Todville to Meyer Road.
This composite photo taken on North Bank at the Bend
Beyond the Bend on the North Bank this view shows the marsh grass up to Meyer road
This city worker was found
Mowing along the Bank. I went around to his tractor and praised him for
Not mowing the Marsh Grass.
I asked him to be carefull Not to Damage the Grass. All of the Pictures above were taken October 18, 2007
I asked him to be carefull Not to Damage the Grass. All of the Pictures above were taken October 18, 2007
Marsh Mowing Threatens Wetlands
One Month Later I was Shocked to see Fresh Mowing all Along the Gully.
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Hopefully it will grow back
Nassau to Meyer
Vigorous Mowing has impeded Marsh grass growth in this tidal area.