It was only weekend before last that I kayaked up the beautiful and picturesque Cache Creek. It was there, at the wetlands, that I was able to observe all the beautiful species of heron that have recently come to the area.
I counted roughly 35 new whites and at least 12 greys. I was overwhelmed by the grandeur and grace at this site! It was truly amazing and it literally took my breath away to watch these birds in flight.
This weekend made a huge change in the ecosystem of Cache Creek. Hunters have arrived to thin out the duck population. I am truly saddened now.
The stress on these birds has taken its toll as I cannot even lure the ducks to my pier anymore to feed them their daily bread crumbs. After rowing down to the end of the creek, coming up to the dam, I didn”t see a single heron around. Or ducks. Or egrets. Or just about anything!
As a resident of Cache Creek, I would wish to see this sanctuary preserved, and to voice my opinion that there is enough meat in our local supermarkets to satisfy even the heartiest appetite. We, as a society, kill enough in order to have food on the table! Leave the Cache Creek wetlands alone! Allow these beautiful species to thrive!
Bernadette Lockwood
Lower Lake
