Their Final Gift by garnite
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The spawning has finished now, and all the salmon have died. Myriad animals, from bears and wolves, to eagles, ravens, and smaller marine creatures, depend on this food source to sustain them through the winter. Their final gift though, is to their young. As the eggs develop under the gravel, the bodies add nutrients to the waters, feeding a complex web of creatures that will, in turn, feed the young salmon in the spring. Spawning creeks are also healthier in their riparian zones, and studies have shown that up to 70% of the nitrogen available to those plants, comes from the carcasses of the fish. Nature, in her intricacy, is beautiful. Thanks for looking, comments welcome.
Comments (13)
adm5050
Also their greatest gift!!!!
Tedz
After Your Comment to Me Dear Sir.....ooooh...how I want to Spawn....or at least Fertilize My Wild Rose...sigh... Your Narration is Perfection...Hugz....now, I am off to Break more Art Works :]
Raven_427
Thank you very much for your information. Always a pleasure! :)
moonfish
Jim while this shot is interesting in of itself, it is your commentary that makes it so impressive...perfect title, my friend! The balance is so incredible and clear in the natural world...
cynlee
sad but it's the natural circle of life... luved the commentary! & life goes on... :]
logiloglu
circle of life. one for all, all for one. !!!!!!!!! :O) !!!!!!!!!!
Akinom
Gerhard said it so well... your shots and commentaries are always very interesting, Jim! Thank you so much!
Kropot
Yeah, lovely story.
Legadia
great poignant shot & wonderful tale of the cycle of life :-)
Sunster
Wonderful commentary regarding the cycle of life and such an appropriate image to accompany it. Well done, as always! :)
Michelle A.
Wonderful and thought provoking....
kansas
Living, dying, and rebirth. And life goes on. Nice to pause and think on these things at times. Thanks.
davidhate
Great work, Jim:) The narrative really is excellent:) Nothing like enjoying the shot whilst being educated:))