Monday, September 18, 2017

9-18-17 It Rained!

Monday, September 18th

...last night (Sunday) it rained...and this time it was more than just a sprinkle...

...this afternoon Southern Residents showed up in Puget Sound!

...was it the rain that caused salmon to move in and therefore the whales behind the salmon?


...in years past it was the norm for the whales to head to Puget Sound in September, to check out the the salmon availability...though in years past they used to leave the San Juans and head to Puget Sound...

...they came in today...let's see what they do...

...hopefully all those in boats on the water will be respectful of the whales and allow them plenty of space and quiet to live their lives and seek out food to sustain them.

...it is an exciting moment after a long and sparse summer for salmon in these waters....today there were several 'bait balls' (gulls, diving birds, and bait fish)...things are beginning to move again...
...maybe the next rain will bring salmon in this northerly direction, toward the Fraser River...they are needed for four years from now, to keep the cycle of life of going.

...may there be enough salmon for all - SRKWs, for spawning, and for the other 135+ species that rely on salmon for their well being.

A few links you might find interesting:
Why Protect Salmon-Wild Salmon Center 

WDFW publication

Wild Fish Conservancy

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