Discussion, Observation, Screenshots & Videos -- Chehalis River Underwater Hatchery Cam - Fall 2011

Link to the Cam

This thread is set up to provide a place to talk about things directly related to what's happening under the water in the spawning channel, as viewed by our cam at the entrance to the Chehalis Fish Hatchery.

Because this camera may be watched by school classes and we encourage children to visit the forum to learn about eagles and the other wildlife whose life cycles are linked to theirs - like salmon - we will be following a strict interpretation of our basic "no obscenity" rule, and we would appreciate your not using even the mild expletives and descriptions of bodily functions - gosh and golly are permitted - please consider some mythical maiden aunt or uncle looking at the forum with their great niece or nephew before using anything stronger.

"Poop" is an allowed word when referring to something done by an eaglet. We know that some words which describe bodily functions are also used as casual slang in some areas - but because they are considered far more impolite in some regions than others, we may change them to family-friendly alternatives. No PM is required because notice is being given here.

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Link to the 2010 discussion thread

Reserved

13th Sept

I thought you would be interested in what David told me of what to expect here.

Re Chehalis underwater -- at the moment some pretty big spring salmon, deep red, are gathering.
This should be followed by the even redder sockeye with the green head and then the early runs of coho -- they interestingly have fresh sea run coming in into December.
Our big runs this year are projected to be the pink or humpback salmon that are presently in the Fraser river and feeding the orcas off the mouth.
Again, little hope for chum salmon this season.



Salmonid Timing in the Chehalis River

Map for the Hatchery
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Link to the Hatchery's website:
Chehalis River Salmon and Trout Enhancement Facility

3:07 pm
It's starting to get busy in the river.

say cheese





cutie for Rose

September 25th 2011

11:48 am
I don't remember seeing asalmon this shape before - can anyone say what type it is?

Hatchery underwater camera is back online

richard

2nd October 2011

Thank you so much for driving out there to re-start that, Richard - and cleaning