Salmon Arrive for 2009!

The salmon have begun their run up the river. I was at the river today and counted over 40 of them making their way past the riffle. We had just enough rain to raise the river and allow them to begin migrating. They are not spawning below the riffle yet, but that will happen soon. Right now, they seem very intent on getting upstream. More rain is forecast Monday, and that will only help them by raising the water level.

 

I think this was the best photo I got. The sunlight caught the side of the fish just right. It seems to glow golden in the sunlight. It's always awesome to watch this natural cycle continue.