I returned to Amnicoa Marsh on July 12 and 13 and found the water levels remain low. The shoreline has receded considerably, but the buttonbush and American Lotus are blooming. These could be stress-induced blooms since the most prolifically blooming plants are standing on land with no water above it. This is not a natural habitat for the lotus. I walked a short distance toward the new shoreline with my hiking staff but retreated when it sank in. Luckily, I returned with my shoes intact. I also visited the wetland at Curtain Pole Road on July 13. Photos Follow:
Top L - Buttonbush on the North side of marsh Top R - Buttonbush on the South side of marsh.
Row 2 L - Trumpet Creeper on South side of Marsh R - View of the south side from across the marsh.
Row 3 L - Lous seed pod on South Side R View of South side from across the marsh (telephoto lens). 
Row 4 L - Great Egrets at Amnicola Marsh R - Great Blue Heron at the wetland at Curtain Pole Road. 

I recently visited Amnicola Marsh and photographed a wetland undergoing a water shortage. Links to previous posts about the marsh follow the photographs. They give a contrast that makes the photos more informative. 

Amnicola Marsh

My Substack post has more description of the current situation at the marsh. 
​https://rayzimmerman.substack.com/p/amnicola-marsh-is-drying-up  

https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/amnicola-marsh ​  
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August 5, 2022 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/last-week-at-amnicola-marsh

February 5,2020 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/amnicola-marsh3725918
August 5, 2020 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/amnicola-marsh
 
June 29, 2019 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/geese-above-amnicloa-marsh
May 1, 2019 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/geese-above-amnicloa-marsh

April 27, 2018, Reported May 5
https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/more-april-observations
August 31, 2018 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/its-a-great-day-to-visit-the-riverwalk
April 29, 2018 Transcribed from my journal later that month
https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/april-26th-2018
May 8, 2018 https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/april-26th-2018

December 31, 2013: Hiwassee Refuge, Chickamauga Dam, and Amnicola Marsh
https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/the-rains-come/crane-viewing