Dataset

Friends of Swan Creek Watershed

Dataset by Friends of Swan Creek Watershed

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Observations

  • 27 December 2024

    Columbine Culvert Downstream by John Coates

    Great Blue Heron (Hank!) was startled from his fishing of the 'weary' spawning 2024Coho (Nov.2-Dec.27+) He immediately flew away as I approached and I didn't see anymore fish in this reach of the Creek. note: 24 Coho seen in Swan Cr. this year > best in 3 past >> main stem Colquitz (anecdotally) saw 400! Water Quality and Creek flow levels very good for these spawners.

  • 27 December 2024

    Bob's Bridge by John Coates

    After witnessing active spawning of Coho Nov.2- Dec.18/24 , a few remaining 'weathered' fish are swimming with their last energy. One was here at Bob's bridge. Passersby are full of questions re: the spawning habits etc. AND amazement that they are here in THIS creek!

  • 25 November 2024

    Swan Lake by John Coates

    not lots of birds in the area but quite a variety these days ... resident Bald Eagles may have an influence! 2 Trumpeter Swans settled in for a look with 6 Signets on Dec.2

  • 25 November 2024

    Columbine Culvert Downstream by John Coates

    No Fish seen upstream of this location since 'Hank' was here!

  • 25 November 2024

    McKenzie Underpass Forest/Columbine Riffle by John Coates

    REDD upstream last week @ 'underpass' riffle

  • 25 November 2024

    Bob's Bridge by John Coates

    Spawning season has arrived and conditions IDEAL for the 7-10 (very few) coho that have returned this year . Note: 'Hank' the efficient Great Blue Heron 'fished' his way UP and Downstream

  • 25 November 2024

    Art's Riffle by John Coates

    ATLAST ... ideal conditions (water levels & flow) for Coho spawning ... see photo of REDD (spawning nest) just above riffle where we take H2O Quality Samples

  • 20 November 2024

    Colquitz North Mann by John Coates

    I 'needed' to take a trek up to the northern reaches of the Colquitz R. to witness the 1st salmon 'Run' that we've experienced in the past few years! Didn't have H2O Quality equipment ... just camera!

  • 29 October 2024

    Swan Creek upstream of Christmas Hill Spring by John Coates