Today while going through the morning birding list round ups, I noticed that a Dipper had been seen in San Geronimo Creek, Marin County, near the Inkwells. I was planning on heading to San Rafael anyway, so I figured a side adventure would be easy and perfect for this holiday Friday.
No Dipper (though my lord what nice habitat for these amusing little guys when the water level gets up), but I was able to hang out with the unofficial animal of West Marin, the Coho Salmon.
Always a treat to get a look at these guys and as my third season as a Trout in the Classroom teacher is nearing, it was also an excellent reminder to start getting into the SALMONID STATE OF MIND.
Anyway, here are some photos and videos of the three coho salmon I saw this afternoon.
May the rains be thunderous this weekend to harken your brethren's arrival.
Note 11.30.14 : Dire news about the Redwood Creek Coho
Great find, and no large brown-colored bears to worry about too.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I can save you a trip. Here's footage of a dipper at the Ink Wells: https://vimeo.com/36056337. I recently saw some coho in Lagunitas Creek, but no redd action.
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