River Birch

by Kathy Bassett

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River Birch

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Kathy Bassett

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Photograph - Photography

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The Adams River is a tributary of the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. Beginning in the Monashee Mountains to the north, the Upper Adams River flows mainly southward and eventually reaches Adams Lake. The Lower Adams River begins at the southern end of the lake and flows into the extreme western end of Shuswap Lake. The river is one of the most important sockeye salmon breeding areas in North America. The run occurs in mid-October and can bring millions of fish to a concentrated area near the river mouth. Excavations of Secwepemc villages on the river have shown a long tradition of salmon fishing in the area. The river also served as an important transportation route for early logging operations in the watershed.This is a fascinating place to visit at any time of year, but particularly in early October during the run of the Adams River sockeye salmon. Every 4th year is a �dominant� run, with millions of fish to be seen (2018 will be dominant runs). The Adams River Salmon Society coordinate the celebration known as the �Salute to the Sockeye� during the dominant years. The following years are �sub-dominant� runs of sockeye, which often have substantial returns of sockeye and offer excellent viewing opportunities. During the last three weeks of October in years where there isn�t a �dominant� or �sub-dominant� return, a small number of salmon begin their spawning cycle. The best place to view spawning salmon will be in the channel next to the parking lot.

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October 25th, 2015

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