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Wildlife activity has dropped dramatically in the past two weeks, though there have been sightings of loons, deer, heron, beavers, otters and coyotes. Duck hunters are on the water, and deer and bear hunters are in the woods along the shoreline.

Some thoughts as autumn marches by: We have loved being surrounded by the fabulous fall colors, no matter how muted or brilliant the foliage season may have been. We were forced to tolerate the increase in traffic and tourists, but those of us fortunate enough to get out on the water had the best experience!

August came to a close with the vibrant greens on the hillsides beginning to show speckles of early oranges, yellows and reds, telling us we need to prepare – fall foliage will be here soon! 

Summer made a steamy, muggy and hot entrance. The warm weather and Independence Day holiday weekend brought many visitors to the reservoir, keeping rangers, park staff, vendors, and our Aquatic Invasive Species greeters very busy.

This spring on the Waterbury Reservoir, rain-resilient anglers, paddlers, boaters, and campers have seen signs of the reservoir coming to life after a bleak winter. Yes, the sunshine has been sparse, but the wildlife and birds have not let that interfere with their own “circles of life.” 

Welcome to the first edition of “Ripples from the Reservoir,” a monthly report from the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. We hope to share updates on life on the reservoir, which may include wildlife sightings, important visitor information, events happening, weather insights and more.