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They have been waiting out in the bay for the rivers to rise so they can start their trek up to the spawning grounds. With them comes a collections of others: eagles, bears, seals and gulls. To name just a few. All waiting for the salmon.
To watch the run is breathtaking. How can they do it? The water is so fast, the rapids so rough and the elevation changes so steep. Still they move on, up river to the spawning grounds.
This year on the coast it was a bumper year, a record numbers of sockeye were returning. We decided to join the migration and head to Adams River, the site of biggest sockeye spawning ground in southern British Columbia. It was amazing to see the fish at the end of the run, brilliant red and green shining in the sunlight.
Driving up from the west coast east to the Interior of British Columbia, we really appreciated their journey. They had entered the Fraser River early in September and reached the Adams River by mid October. Quite a feat if you have ever seen the Hell's Gate section of the Fraser River Canyon!!
Once the eggs are laid the fish die. Their bodies litter the rivers, providing food for gulls and eagles. They come from everywhere to share in the feast.
River Run is part of this story. The gulls have found a dead fish, wedged in the rocks and now they are squawking and screeching: announcing their find and claiming their share. The river is full of these sounds as this ritual is happening at every crevice and rock along the shore. Quite a sight to see!
Have a great day,
Wendy
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Squawk!! Screech!!
It's mine!!
No mine!!
I found it!!
Squeals and Screeches fill the air.
The river is alive with sound!
During the hot summer things were quiet, the water a slow trickle weaving through the rocks, in no special hurry out to sea.
But now it's fall!!
The winds are howling, leaves are dancing and the river is a raging beast, filled by our heavy rains. This is the time of the salmon!
River Run - 12 x 16 - Watercolour -Available
To watch the run is breathtaking. How can they do it? The water is so fast, the rapids so rough and the elevation changes so steep. Still they move on, up river to the spawning grounds.
This year on the coast it was a bumper year, a record numbers of sockeye were returning. We decided to join the migration and head to Adams River, the site of biggest sockeye spawning ground in southern British Columbia. It was amazing to see the fish at the end of the run, brilliant red and green shining in the sunlight.
Driving up from the west coast east to the Interior of British Columbia, we really appreciated their journey. They had entered the Fraser River early in September and reached the Adams River by mid October. Quite a feat if you have ever seen the Hell's Gate section of the Fraser River Canyon!!
Once the eggs are laid the fish die. Their bodies litter the rivers, providing food for gulls and eagles. They come from everywhere to share in the feast.
River Run is part of this story. The gulls have found a dead fish, wedged in the rocks and now they are squawking and screeching: announcing their find and claiming their share. The river is full of these sounds as this ritual is happening at every crevice and rock along the shore. Quite a sight to see!
Have a great day,
Wendy
Special Note: February is Marketing Month for Artists!! My all day Marketing Workshop is set for Sunday, February 22, 2015. Build your Marketing Skills to become an Independent Artist. See my Marketing Page for more information and registration.
2 comments:
I THINK THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE ENTERED INTO A JURIED SHOW
Thanks Brenda, I appreciate the encouragement. I thought it was a good picture but good to get confirmation in your feedback.
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