Paddling over to the land was just a matter of moments, but as I set out, I realized that there were many more dead carp caught up in debris and brush at the waters edge, than I had realized or smelled. It was pretty intense at water level.
But there was live wildlife as well, Western Pond Turtles sunning on logs, a Great Blue Heron up Copsey Creek who was very annoyed with me and took off before I could get a shot. Sounded like some wood ducks who took off then too.
On Cache Creek, there was a huge carcass which we had notice hung up mid stream...the stench was enough so that while I took a few shots, I just kept going...it didn't bear closer inspection that is for sure.
The ramp area is very rocky and drops off very fast. I was glad I had my stake in the kayak as firmly planted it helped me haul myself out without touching the ground. The ground was just covered with fecal matter, I am guessing otters, and lots of fish parts, some almost whole. It was pretty gross, but I clambered out and up the ramp to gaze about for a while. On Sunday when we had our picnic...the ramp was the first place KOKO ran to, and then threw herself down to roll on all the fish skeletons ...Sheer heaven for choco lab.
I think the idea of getting a small pontoon boat to transport myself and the dogs back and forth is a great one, and when Luke gets here, we will go out looking to see if something suitable is available at a reasonable price.
A doggie barge.
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