Swan Creek
Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
Bobs Bridge - replacement site for Mikes Bridges - A bridge in dedication to Bob, founder of Friends of swan creek. Best public observation of spawning salmon in creek. Muddy banks, wooded area.
Location created by
Roxanne van Velzen
- Group: Friends of Swan Creek Watershed
- Site ID: 21
- Lat: 48.4674883
- Lng: -123.3975099
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
Latest photos
multi Minnow(2+") action in 'riffle pools' between Daisy & Bob's Bridge ... one 4-5" very frisky
Frisky Coho/CTT Fry
one CROW swooped over the bridge > didn't see what it was interested in!
a few 'active' coho/cutthroat FRY :)
After witnessing active spawning of Coho Nov.2- Dec.18/24 , a few remaining 'weathered' fish are swimming with their last energy. One was here at Bob's bridge. Passersby are full of questions re: the spawning habits etc. AND amazement that they are here in THIS creek!
Spawning season has arrived and conditions IDEAL for the 7-10 (very few) coho that have returned this year .
Note: 'Hank' the efficient Great Blue Heron 'fished' his way UP and Downstream
very low flow
One FRY rose to snap at a wee flower bud!
Nice to see 3@ 1 1/2" FRY (coho or cutthroat) swimming in pool at top of riffle.
Bonus observation of 2 Cutthroat 10" + 12" pair swimming side by side just above the "S curve' riffles >>
didn't have camera quick enough .... water is very clear.
Also clear Hoot Hoot of Barred Owl ... "Spring has Sprung"!