Diario de jc521hsu

February second, we arrived at the Arcata Marsh by bus in a 10 minute drive. First encounter with a bird was the red robin. We got to Klopp Lake at 12:34, tide was high, and there are no avocets, only ducks. More ducks at 13:19 oxidation pond #1 and some avocets too far to be seen.

At the oxidation, observing a male willow tree as an example. 13:56 . Details for this tree are in willow worksheet. The wind has picked up since we got here.

14:15 Moving in between oxidation ponds 1 & 2 we will find our tree half way in. Tree #10. Very Windy. Tree is in early developing stages. There is one male flower visible. More details of tree #10 in willow tree worksheet.

15:00 we are heading to meeting point. On my way there i stopped to take # pictures: purple flower buds, a mushroom, and plant on tree.

Walking on cement path towards the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant. The day is partly sunny/ partly cloudy, 48 degrees Fahrenheit.

Arrived at Oxidation Pond 1 at 14:03. The tide is low. Water is very still and muddy. No Avocets on sight. Some birds including geese and ducks. While standing and observing, the breeze is small.

Walking W of the trail, the wind is picking up. Turning right (N) the wind is even stronger. Turning right (E) the wind is gone. We arrived at tree #10 at 14:33. The tree's buds are coming out and have white fuzz. Before getting closer to the tree, two black ducks rested under the tree.

Heading back in the same path, a big flock of at least 100 geese is circling around before landing North of the Salt Marsh.