On Saturday, I went with a group of locals to go fishing and have dinner on the beach. We drove out to one of the lakes in Dillingham and got in a flat bottom boat. On our way out to the beach we stopped by one of the creek beds where the sockeye salmon were spawning. I’ve never seen anything like it.
This little one was finished spawning and probably wasn't going to make it much longer
The sockeye salmon live for four years. Before they die, they swim upstream, lay their eggs and protect them from predators for a little while. Then, before their eggs hatch, they let the current take them away and they die. They sacrifice themselves and become the base of the food chain in the lake, becoming food for the flies, which will feed their eventual offspring. While many people are still catching sockeye, their bodies are beginning to rot; the silvers are the fish of choice right now. This was all news to me.
The unique colors, textures and features of the fish are incredible; I could have watched them for hours.
8 comments:
Looks amazing Lida! These are moments you will never forget or regret! MO Howard
You're amazing!
WOW! I kinda want to know what you had for dinner on the beach! Was it salmon? Manatee?
Thanks for blogging Lida! I have been thinking about you all weekend!
XO.
I am so proud of you. Seems like your new journey is off to a great start. Most of us dream of adventures and or read about them in a book and you decided that instead of doing that you were going to make your own. Way to go and I can't wait to read more about your new life. If there is anything us here in NY can get you, let me know and we will try to get it to you. Love ya and miss you. It was great seeing you at the wedding. Christina
I never knew fish could be so beautiful! Good decision on the blog, Lida. I'll be checking it every GM shift I have! The boundary waters misses you. -caitlin
You're awesome, totally awesome. I can't wait to read more about your experiences!
More great paintings on the way? - Bill
Lida- You are an inspiration! Thank you for finding a way to connect with us in the high-maintenance world. I miss your laugh more than you know. Live life, sweetheart! Be safe.
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