Vogelmoos Nature Reserve

Having been out of the country for almost 3 months, I was excited to return to the Nature Reserve to see the changes that had occurred. I left Switzerland amid threats of winter weather including snow flurries down to the plains and icy temperatures. Weeks later, a period of hefty rain followed, causing floods in some areas of Switzerland and in neighboring countries.

The Nature Reserve has received a lot of rain, as well and the ponds are full to the brim. Some areas are swampy and difficult to pass.

What strikes the eye however, is the lush green of the vegetation and the return of the inhabitants of the ponds.

The warm temperatures of recent herald sommer. I am excited to observe and document the transition of the flora and fauna from spring to summer.