Thanks for the reminder of the backwards nature of seasonal high water in Lake Washington. The lake has a kind of sterile looking shoreline character in my experience. The reverse high water season and its relation to plant establishment might be why.
As I type this, I am sitting on your father’s memorial bench. I did not realize till I read your entry the connection. This is a favorite place of mine to sit as it is cool in the summer and a bit secluded. A common yellowthroat is hopping from branch to branch as I enjoy the shade. UBNA is my place to go when I need to be re-centered; immersing oneself in one of the many tiny ecosystems found here has that effect. Thank you for the history and insight into the ongoing challenges of this piece of urban wild-ness.
It should be the highest when the salmon are migrating as more water means lower temps at the lower levels....and a 45 ft bayliner wake is more damaging than a winter storm
Thanks for the reminder of the backwards nature of seasonal high water in Lake Washington. The lake has a kind of sterile looking shoreline character in my experience. The reverse high water season and its relation to plant establishment might be why.
As I type this, I am sitting on your father’s memorial bench. I did not realize till I read your entry the connection. This is a favorite place of mine to sit as it is cool in the summer and a bit secluded. A common yellowthroat is hopping from branch to branch as I enjoy the shade. UBNA is my place to go when I need to be re-centered; immersing oneself in one of the many tiny ecosystems found here has that effect. Thank you for the history and insight into the ongoing challenges of this piece of urban wild-ness.
Thanks for sharing and for enjoying my dad's bench. He'd be happy knowing you saw a common yellowthroat!
It should be the highest when the salmon are migrating as more water means lower temps at the lower levels....and a 45 ft bayliner wake is more damaging than a winter storm