Late spring and it’s nesting time for the long-eared sunfish. While the water in this urban creek is not strictly pure, it is incredibly clear. From one of the bridges over Coleman Creek, the circular outlines of their nests (last photo below) are visible.
These nesting fish take any intruders very seriously, darting aggressively to chase them away.At the center of each stone circle is a fish ready to defend its territory.
Thanks! It’s hard to believe this creek runs straight through the middle of the city. There is trash in the creekbed (plastic sheeting, wine bottles even spotted a hair drier there), but the water quality seems pretty good and there are an abundance of fish, turtles, all sorts of critters.
This is a great series. The water is so clear – in that first photo it looks like the fish is floating on air!
Thanks! It’s hard to believe this creek runs straight through the middle of the city. There is trash in the creekbed (plastic sheeting, wine bottles even spotted a hair drier there), but the water quality seems pretty good and there are an abundance of fish, turtles, all sorts of critters.
This is incredible…it looks like the fish is out for a stroll, so to speak, on land…I love it!
Thanks. It is hard to tell that the fish is in the water — almost surreal!
Such a clear stream of water running through the city? Remarkable!
Makes me want to see more of your work!
I’ll be following you form now on; have an amazing day! 🙂
Thank you! You too!
You’re very welcome. 🙂
Very clear water… and interesting … I often see the Large Mouth Bass nesting off the dock at a friends place..