Perch Creek

Leopard frog, cardinal flower in bloom, many caddisfly larvae in water, damselflies, dead mouse on bank near bridge, angry chipmunk still there, no birdsong.

Saw a groundhog running along the road and then entering the bush near the creek, gold finch calls heard, large green frog, lots of caddisfly larvae, family of grackles nearby, small snake seen retreating under rock in river, angry chipmunk still there. Lots of branch and leaf debris in water still, but less than last time.

Leech sighted, many caddisfly larvae, fast moving diving beetle, young water striders, cicadas heard. Chickadees calling. Angry chipmunk still there. Snake skin on bank. Trail through vegetation where something crossed the river. Female grouse and babies spotted crossing the road near bridge. Lots of branch and leaf debris in the river today.

Breezy day. Water level and flow are low. Caddisfly larvae, dragonflies, horseflies, deerflies, small fish in water. Common yellowthroat calling. Daisies and cow vetch in bloom. Animal track heading to the water, too small for cows though. Angry chipmunk still there, and might have a family :)

Water striders, chickadees, territorial chipmunks, horseflies. No traffic, evidence of sediments as we worked through the site. Water level is quite low.

Water striders, abundant blackflies and deerflies, dragonflies, Eastern Phoebe, veery, red eyed vireo calling, caddisfly larvae in water, barred owl on Victoria Road on the way back.

Water level has dropped, insect larvae and water striders still present, chickadees and sparrows calling, saw a turtle on County Road 41 on the way over.

Chipmunks and chickadees calling, insect larvae clinging to stream bed, algae growth on rocks, water striders.