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Chums

Salmon, that is. A really good run going on right now in Carkeek Park.

Making the leap
Biting each other, with announcing by a 5-year-old and their siblings
Looking at the energy required reminds me that the Seattle marathon is in a few weeks. Watch until the end.

We drove to the park relatively early, around 9 am. The first part of Pipers Creek that we encountered had a few fish visible, and it was exciting. As we proceeded upstream, the number of fish just kept growing.  Both dead and alive and spawning. There were so many fish. It is a good high year. The 2-3 year cycle means the returns can really vary. One article said they counted 1500 fish in one day.

And since there was an article, many people became aware of this in-city opportunity to see the salmon’s return. We parked, walked, and viewed with no problems, although we certainly weren’t alone. By the time we left cars were circling the parking areas hoping for a spot.

Plus, we only got dripped on by the rain.

As a reward for getting out early, we can now fit in a walk to lunch with friends. I am hoping for the same drippy rain but prepared for a larger deluge.

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4 Responses to “Chums”

  1. Margaret Says:
    November 17, 2024 at 11:01 am | Reply

    I watched a kid talk about the salmon spawning (in labor) and it was funny.

    • raincharm Says:
      November 17, 2024 at 12:17 pm | Reply

      I think I heard that as well. Labor itself is bad enough, can you imagine having to fight your way into the hospital?

  2. Pooh Says:
    November 18, 2024 at 10:13 am | Reply

    Nice pictures of the colorful leaves, which are then surpassed by the spawning salmon.

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