Pam & Harold, Dan, Katie, Jocelyn, & Tracie were the 6 brave souls that chose to accept the mission "Operation Early Riser".
Key to the operation: Reverse shuttle executed by Katie & Jocelyn.
Objectives: Be on the river at first light, scout for flora & fauna, clear any encountered obstacles, record any unusual gatherings, report all findings back to group headquarters.
Launched: 0715
Flora: Cardinal, Joe Pye Weed, Daisies, Black-eyed Susans, Golden Rod, Jewel Weed, Turtle Head flowers, Golden Delicious, Macintosh, Granny Smith apple trees.
Fauna: Yellow Finches, Morning Doves, Hawks, Blue Herons,
Canadian Geese, King Fishers
Obstacles: Various downed trees, stumps, gravel bars, rocks and riffles all negotiated successfully
Unusual Gatherings: a flock of geese infiltrated by an operative of unknown origin
Report filed by mission leader
Tracie
(photos by Jocelyn)