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Thank-You
As I am realizing that the holiday season is so quickly upon us- I find it so easy to look ahead and wish and want of those things that may have passed me by. So today instead I wanted… Continue reading
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Tagged photos taken by Rachel Cole-Jansen
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Mink of the Week
Twice in the last week I have seen a mink (Mustela vison) frolicking close to the land bridge nearest the west-end of Reed Lake. Surprisingly, in all my years working to improve the native habitat within Reed Canyon- I… Continue reading
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Spider Season
It's spider season in the canyon! There are dozens of beautiful spider webs at every turn. This web was one of 7 hanging over the waterfall just west of the land bridge. They really light up in the afternoon light…. Continue reading
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Researching the Canyon
Another beautiful summer is winding down in the canyon- which for us means two things. The yellow jackets are extra nasty right now, and it's time to start diving deep into the inner questions of the canyon and set… Continue reading
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Learning the logic of fish: streamwork in Reed Canyon
Consider this scene:The first thought that most people have upon coming to such a place is probably something along the lines of, How picturesque! I'd best plop down at this here picnic table and admire this splendid vista, this tranquil… Continue reading
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Tagged canyon crew, crystal springs creek, reed canyon
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The Loose-strife got out of its cage!
After almost thirteen years of managing the canyon and generally touching every aspect of earth in those woods a new predator has been seen on the loose…. Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). A particularly aggressive critter- that can grow up… Continue reading
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Reed Canyon Field Notes: Fishcam Highlights 2011
More fishcam hightlights, for your viewing pleasure!… Continue reading
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Tagged fishcam fish
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Underwater wildlife camera installed
A new wildlife camera, installed February 2010, will compliment ongoing canyon restoration efforts, and allow the college to accurately define the migration periods for individual species, their population numbers, and the duration of their stay in the canyon. View highlight… Continue reading
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coyotes in the canyon
Apparently there have been some recent coyote sightings in the canyon. This info comes from the Portland Audobon Society:Coyotes are generally shy, wary of humans, and non-aggressive. They are part of the natural landscape and are prevalent in wooded areas… Continue reading
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Reed biology professor Steve Black in the canyon
I ran into Reed biology professor Steve Black on the canyon's blue bridge on a sunny fall day. Steve was out collecting spiders for his research while on sabbatical this year. Nice to be able to do research 5… Continue reading
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Tagged animals, reed canyon lake
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