Richland Creek
Belleville, Illinois, United States
Location created by
David Laslie
- Group: National Great Rivers : Winter Chloride Watch
- Site ID: R0700904
- Lat: 38.507831
- Lng: -89.990859
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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Upon approach, three or four mallard ducks flew up from the creek. Water elevation highest I've seen since sampling began. Descent into creek at usual location not safe at this time, however descent was safely achieved approx. 100' upstream, well south of the Monroe Ave. bridge.
Water level and flow up considerably. A breeding pair of mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) spotted swimming in the creek.