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Green on Green

A Female Anna’s Hummingbird, Jamestown Beach

Typically, one goes to the beach to walk the shore, pick rocks or shells, or to see and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. But Jamestown Beach offers the best of the beach, as well as the woods, and this young female built her nest there.

Holding on to a branch she kept steady as I moved closer to her and surprisingly she didn’t blink an eye as I lifted my camera to focus to get this image. Those are times when I feel at one with nature and so eternally grateful for the solitude it provides.

Columbine

Flowers of the Forest

Hurricane Ridge is a beautiful location with magnificent landscapes and mountain views, as well as breathtaking wildflowers. And in the darkness of the forest, this one was lit by sunlight peeking through the trees, waiting to provide pollen to bees and birds and warmth to humankind. And I was blessed with the opportunity to capture it!

Man in the Moon?

A Bald Eagle Makes a Statement in Front of the Moon

Our national symbol is often seen in many locations but until I discovered this one posing in front of the moon, did I really appreciate it as such.

Although not draped in the flag or singing the national anthem, his presence in this spot, in front of where mankind still chooses to travel, speaks to me about the importance of preserving nature here on earth as well as reaching for the stars.

Yippee!

A Juvenile Eagle Appearing to Leap for Joy

One never knows what to expect when visiting the Dungeness Landing, and so it was on this particular day.

We had friends visiting from Tacoma, and while showing them the local birding sites, we counted over 30 eagles at the Landing that day…yes! And because that was and is such a rarity, I think I captured over 3,000 pictures of them with this one being one of my favorites.

To me it signals the joy of spring, warm weather, and new life, and I couldn’t have said it any better than this delightful creature.

Out of the Forest

Sequim’s Roosevelt Elk Herd

During a cold early morning at the intersection of Holland and Medsker Roads, I was able to photograph four female elk at a close distance as they came up the hill and out of the fog.

Not having seen them in this particular location before, I was quite surprised and a bit worried about their safety in such an open field, but later found that they have been known to graze there in the past, and not to worry about them, but to keep my distance. Although they may appear to be docile and friendly, they are to be respected and avoided, especially at close range.

Otter this World

A Female Otter Transports a Salmon Backstrap to her 3 Pups

Freshwater Bay in Port Angeles is a great spot to indulge the senses in not only the beauty of the peninsula, but in wildlife watching as well.

There we found this particular river otter swimming toward shore with a salmon backstrap in her mouth that she would soon share with her young offspring. Huddled in a rock cave on shore, they poked their heads out occasionally looking for her but when they spotted her, they retreated in anticipation of their grand meal.

Surprisingly, mama, although appearing exhausted, hauled her catch (the remains of a fisherman’s catch I’m sure) into the cave, then quickly went back in the surf to repeat the process.

Pretty as a Peacock

A Male Peafowl (Peacock) in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC

Victoria is fabulous city and Beacon Hill Park, located in the center of the city, is one of its crown jewels.

In this park you will find any number of peafowl. Yes…male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens, but aside from that, these beautiful and people-friendly birds frequent the park, and as you might guess, visitors feed them, which undoubtedly brings them in.

The park is also a haven for herons, eagles, songbirds, waterfowl, human adults needing a break from city traffic and noise, and children seeking a petty zoo experience.

In addition to the above, you’ll find beautiful plants, flowers, trees, and fountains all in close proximity to downtown, Parliament and the BC Museum.

But the big draw for me is the birds. And I’m grateful that this particular one posed for me so beautifully. It’s a BC souvenir that brings me joy whenever I see and share it and I hope you enjoy it as well.