In California, the Western gray squirrel is known to harbor the bacterium –Borrelia burgdorferi– that causes Lyme Disease. Ticks pick this up during their first or second blood meal. Lizards – Western Lyme Heros While in the larva or nymph stage, ticks frequently find lizard hosts. A protein in lizard blood kills the Lyme disease causing bacteria. Lizards … Read More
Flying Over & Filming the Creek – Behind-the-Scenes
After weeks of route planning and equipment experimentation, Roger Harris was ready to fly over Deer Creek. GoPro’s, attached to the plane, filmed the journey. In the video below, Roger explains many factors that went into trip planning. Additional Observations: Houses are built close to creek banks. – Roger Harris, Pilot The color difference between Scotts Flat Lake and Lake … Read More
World Water Day – 22 March – Science & Beauty
In honor of world World Water Day, FDC is going global. The water flowing through Deer Creek isn’t just ‘in your back yard,’ it’s part of a shape-shifting planetary system. Today, we’re celebrating science and the ability to gather mass data. We’re also admiring the stunning beauty of water, an element all life needs to grow. Resources: 11:21 – Central … Read More
Woodpeckers – Drumming Hoarders
The Picidae bird family is adapted to tree life. It lives in oak and pine woodland forests. Toe arrangement is ideal for bark gripping, beaks are styled for pecking, long, sticky tongues are good for catching wood-boring insects, and skull size and orientation prevent brain impact injuries. Picidae species include; woodpeckers, the northern flicker, and sapsuckers. This article focuses on … Read More
Deer Creek Water Origins
Before we ever see water in Deer Creek, most of it has rained, snowed, and been stored in NID’s Mountain Division and PG&E Lakes. It’s moved from lake to lake, going through multiple powerhouses, generating electricity. It enters Scotts Flat Lake where swimmers, motor boaters, and fisherman enjoy it. Flowing into Lower Scotts Flat Reservoir, human or wind-powered boaters … Read More
