Have been out of town, but stopped by the Island this afternoon for a very quick peek. We need rain, and lots of it. Things are really drying up at the old beaver pond close to the parking lot. The water level has dropped significantly since I was there not a week ago. The turtles are still lazing in the water, but that same water is starting to smell in a stagnant sort of way. You can easily see how much the water level has dropped by how much bare shoreline is exposed.
However, there were several young boys having summertime fun fishing off the bridge. Austin Run was actually teeming with lots of little fish. Not sure where the big ones have swum off to! One young man proudly showed off his small blue gill bass, just prior to releasing it back into the creek.
When you go to the Island over the next few weeks, take note of what is happening to the wild berries. You should start to see a noticeable change in color in preparation for the fall bird migration season. More about that in a future entry.
Watch for the upcoming announcement of the next guided walk conducted by the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists.
Seen anything interesting lately at Government Island? Have any questions about what you have seen? Let us know.
Maria C., naturalist
However, there were several young boys having summertime fun fishing off the bridge. Austin Run was actually teeming with lots of little fish. Not sure where the big ones have swum off to! One young man proudly showed off his small blue gill bass, just prior to releasing it back into the creek.
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