Today we were at Swan Lake checking the outflow pipe in the Beaver Dam which allows for the passage of fish as they migrate downstream. When the dam is flowing over the top the fish can find their way out but as the water levels drop they have no way out other than wiggling through the dam where ever they can find a hole.
Last year a 4 inch big-O pipe was installed to allow for easier passage. In the winter the pipe is lifted on the downstream side of the dam. Today we went in to re-lay the pipe below the dam. Ed and Terry went downstream to the box to check for fish - no fish too cold yet. The Geese were on the pond making nests and as Brian, Craig, Laura and Rebecca rowed passed they made quite the racket, three flew off and one stayed to protect the nesting site.
No sign so far this year of the Elk which like to use our trail to access the Lake. No fresh Beaver sign though we know they are around, maybe when we return they will have fresh mud on top of the dam where Al and myself walked out to do the pipe.
Last year a 4 inch big-O pipe was installed to allow for easier passage. In the winter the pipe is lifted on the downstream side of the dam. Today we went in to re-lay the pipe below the dam. Ed and Terry went downstream to the box to check for fish - no fish too cold yet. The Geese were on the pond making nests and as Brian, Craig, Laura and Rebecca rowed passed they made quite the racket, three flew off and one stayed to protect the nesting site.
No sign so far this year of the Elk which like to use our trail to access the Lake. No fresh Beaver sign though we know they are around, maybe when we return they will have fresh mud on top of the dam where Al and myself walked out to do the pipe.
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