North Central BC: Sockeye Salmon Return and Cranes Fly South

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Sandhill Cranes in formation. Sandhill Cranes flying south over our house. Sebastian and Christian being careful.
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Wrong side of the sign. Picture taking time. 400,000 Sockeye Salmon waiting to spawn.
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Fish gates from upstream. Fish counting boards. Fish gates from downstream.
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Spawned out fish. Dead fish cleaning wheels. Downstream and fishermen.
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A visitor. Coming around the backway. Hey, I want some of the sockeye too.
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Oops, I smell you guys!! Walking the spawning beds. More spawning beds.
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Eagles in the tree. Seagulls waiting for their fill. A sure sign of fall: fresh snow on the mountains.

September 19, 2004 trip to the Gov't of Canada Fulton River spawning channels with Sebastian and Christian.




Last updated: 9/23/04