[va-richmond-general] Re: Comorant viewing?
- From: JRiverPk@xxxxxxx
- To: lbarnett@xxxxxxxxxxxx, nsnyder03@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 13:27:20 -0400 (EDT)
Lewis, et al
I agree. The Floodwall Walk at the point where the Manchester Dam
comes to shore (where the Audubon interpretive signs are) is a very good place
to watch the cormorants dry off on the distant rocks ... and to watch the
GB Herons feed at the base of the dam.
If you go several times in April, May and June, you can also see a
change in the color and texture of the rocks. About now they develop a white
patch in the center --- cormorant droppings. As the fish migration stops
and the fish-eating birds disperse the Canada Geese arrive with their
youngsters. The rocks develop a brownish fuzz over the entirety of the
surface
--- there is no more (or very little) white patch. As the river level drops
in July and August the rocks develop a faint white ring --- like a monk's
tonsure or a kid's bowl-cut style hair cut --- the result of calcium
deposits from the falling water levels. (You can also see this feature
especially in winter during periods of low water.)
Ralph White
James River Parks System / Manager
4001 Riverside Drive, 23225
City of Richmond
Office - (804) 646-8911 Please leave a voice mail
Cell - (804) 432-1832 Does not record voice mails
4001 Riverside Dr., Richmond, VA 23225
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