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Ship Creek is a favorite local
fishing and shorebird viewing spot near downtown Anchorage in the industrial
environment of the Port of Anchorage. With the Anchorage skyline as
backdrop, the mud and sedge flats and ocean-fed waters support salmon
runs and provide habitat for plovers, sandpipers, godwits, and other
migrating shorebirds. Ship Creek runs through the port and alongside
the ocean waters of Cook Inlet.
Below: The two RV Gypsies and family stood on the bridge to see the
scenery and Karen Duquette photographed their shadows. Lee Duquette
noticed Karen with the camera aimed at them, so he waived. |
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Below: Two miles upstream
from the mouth of the creek at the corner of Reeve Blvd. and Post Road
is the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. Open to the public
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This space was set aside for public access to
allow viewing of hatchery activity. There is a foot path outside the
facility allowing access to view Ship Creek. From early July through
September adult salmon can often be seen in this stretch of the creek.
Returning Chinook (king) and coho (silver) salmon are collected and
held in two raceways located creek side. Hatchery staff will collect
eggs from these fish to begin the next production cycle. King Salmon
are present from late May through July, and coho salmon from August
through mid-September. |
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Karen Duquette saw something that not only she absolutely hated, but
so did everyone else. One of the workers was beating the fish in the
head with a baseball bat. Karen did not wish to photograph such a cruel
act. So from there she went towards the dam area to watch the fish try
to jump up-stream.
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Below: A beautiful blue
sky and silky clouds |
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