Heavy Rains Lead to Flooding

Wednesday, March 20, 2012

The heavy rains of the preceding twelve hours have caused White Rock Lake to rise about three feet. The jetty in Sunset Bay is completely submerged, and the ducks are swimming where children were playing only hours before.

The jetty in Sunset Bay is completely submerged by flood water.

The engorged lake now covers the barbeque and picnic areas surrounding the lake, almost reaching the car parks closest to the lake.

The flooded lake now covers the barbeque and picnic
areas surrounding the lake. 

The land that is normally visible in the inlet area of Dixon Branch Creek is completely covered with water, and one wonders what has happened to the Water Moccasins that normally reside in that area.

Fortunately, once the rain stops, the water level subsides quickly and things soon revert to normal.


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Water Moccasins Come Out of Hibernation

Saturday, March 17, 2012

It’s that time of year when snakes come out of hibernation and you are likely to start seeing several snakes at White Rock Lake.

One needs to be extra careful walking along the banks of Dixon Branch Creek. Snakes are everywhere, especially Water Moccasins. The images below were taken on March 17, 2012.

This water moccasin has made a nest at the base of a tree
on the bank of Dixon Branch Creek

More often than not, you will see the snakes sunning themselves on branches that hang over the water, or in bushes beside the creek.

 The snakes love sunning themselves on branches
that hang over the water 

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