January 27, 2007
Foggy Fish Trapping on Byrne Creek
Twice a year Byrne Creek Streamkeepers set out Gee traps in the creek to check on populations of cutthroat trout and young coho salmon. We leave them in overnight and come back the next morning to identify, measure and release any fish that are caught.
It was a foggy, mysterious morning on the creek today, with a forecast for sun. I love the arduous tramp up the ravine. It's hard to believe you're in a city once you get into its depths. Well, the old tires here and there, and the garbage that washes down the creek are reminders that this is not pristine wilderness...
The foggy ravine before the sun burns through.
John, Dave, Dave, and Yumi set a trap and check water temperature and pH.
Yumi checking pH. The results were good all along the creek.
Resting on a trail as the sun tops the ravine rim.
Lovely light pours through the woods.