This morning(Sept 18th), I hiked the section of creek from our home to Magnolia Street. General observations... Creek is flowing about .2 cubic feet per second. No mosquitos. Lots of perch and a few small bass in the deeper pools of water. Lots of turtles which were mostly pond sliders but also saw one softshell and one common snapper. Saw a red-shouldered hawk that swooped down on a group of Least Sandpipers but at the last second he spotted me and changed course.
These two trails were made by snails moving through the mud.
One made a "J" for Jake.
Great Blue Heron
On September 19, I continued exploration of Mary's Creek. Went upstream from our home as far as I could go...ended where Jeske road meets County Road 59 and across County Road 59 from Southwyck Golf Course. General observations: Stream flow from .1 to .2 cubic feet per second. Almost stepped on a 4 foot banded water snake (only snake encountered so far). Observed Tri-color Heron, mottled ducks, three large soft shell turtles and a bullfrog. There was a pool of water just below Southwyck golf course with large fish... saw catfish, perch and bass. This would be fun fishing hole for grandkids as it is easily accessible.
Great Egret
White Ibis
Crayfish Chimney
October 10, Grace and I hiked the section of Mary's Creek from the confluence of south branch and north branch to about half way between Chocolate Bayou Road and Manvel Road. Rate of stream flow was about the same as in September. For some reason we didn't see turtles today.
Fritillary Butterfly
Fritillary Butterfly
Grace found an Egret feather
October 15th - Haley and I hiked the section of Mary's Creek from where Grace and I left off to where Mary's Creek goes under Magnolia Street. Saw some really large fish today but couldn't tell what kind they were. Saw a red-shouldered hawk, a few turtles, egrets and ibis, and lots of blue dragonflies. Stream flow was about .5 ft/sec and it was really hot sunny day (90+ degrees).
Trailmaster Haley
October 24th - Hiked from where Mary's Creek crosses under Magnolia St to where it crosses under Mclean Street. Saw some large bass, tilapia, and carp today. Also, saw many mottled ducks, egrets, and turtles.
Great Blue Heron
Beautiful weather today (March 3, 2017) so decided to hike the next section of Mary's Creek. Hiked from Independence park to Old Alvin road. Many Great Egerts, Snowy Egerts, Roseate Spoonbills, Mottled ducks, sandpipers and White Ibis. Also saw a Greater Yellowlegs and three Anhingas. A Golden-fronted woodpecker was a nice surprise.
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
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