Visit to the Mer Bleue
The Mer Bleue Conservation Area and Ramsar Site A most beautiful day to visit the Mer Bleue Bog, but the crowds were enormous. The Tamarack trees were at their prime for autumn colours. The Mer Bleue is Ottawa's second largest conservation area next to The Marlborough Forest in the west end of the city. The Bog is a designated Ramsar Site no.755, a Wetland of International Importance. Eastern Garter Snake ( Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis ) DewberryTrail, Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Ramsar site no. 755. I came across this beautiful Garter Snake on the Dewberry Trail on Ridge Road. He was very docile and comfortable with the camera. I got this shot during golden hour and the sun lite up this guy most beautifully as he slithered through the fallen leaves. I was very fortunate that this photo was selected to be featured on Explore Flickr website it instantly went viral and is now one of my most popular on the site. The Bog When I first arrived at the main boar...