Downstream of Marco Polo bridge : Marsh creek

Invasive species = wild parsnip.
Birds seen = duck, goose, and gulls.
Plants = grasses were just starting to grow and dead stocks of wild flowers were observed along the hill down to the creek. Green algae was also observed in the shallow section of the watercourse.
The water clarity was rated as clear.
The canopy cover was rated as open.
The substrate was 50% cobble and 50% silt.
Lots of garbage in the riparian area and a shopping card in the creek.