Blakeburn Lagoons

Note: thin layer of ice had to be broken up to enable water sample to be done at this site. This likely accounted for lower water temperature than at East Lagoon today.
Birds observed/heard in local area around sampling site included: Anna's Hummingbird, Varied Thrush, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, Hooded Merganser, American Wigeons, Ring-necked Duck.

Less water visibility in the west lagoon pond than in east lagoon pond. The west pond has much more open water and likely more subject to wind conditions, thereby likely stirring up the water somewhat more than in east lagoon.

Several waterfowl species observed near sampling site, including mallards and hooded merganser ducks.

Considerable amount of waterfowl observed on west lagoon, including mallards, Canada geese, Northern Pintails, American Wigeons, Gadwalls.

Very little evidence of waterfowl or shorebirds on or around west lagoon

Small amount of waterfowl on west lagoon. Note: evidence of potential algae growth on water surface near observation platform and sample site.

Small amount of waterfowl observed seen on west lagoon with mallards including one female with group of ducklings, American coots, as well as variety of songbirds in adjacent shrubs and trees.

Very high water levels persist in west lagoon

High water levels observed.

Note: testing done during rainy weather. High water levels.
Very little waterfowl seen on pond: Bufflehead. A river otter seen in west lagoon.

Testing done during atmospheric river event with extremely high water level in pond.

Two river otters seen in West Lagoon along with variety of waterfowl, including about 16 American coots paddling in among shrubs now in standing water due to high water levels.