Looking Back
Hometown dining
Resident blue herons didn’t let Memorial Day Weekend ferry crowds deter them. It was low tide at the Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) on Sunday afternoon, so the “table was set,” and the herons were busy.
Strength in diversity
Local waters around Anacortes are busy, reflecting a diverse maritime economy. Pictured here on the Guemes Channel are power boat (recreation), Guemes Ferry (public transportation), tanker (industry) and tug (maritime services). (Oh, and I think that might be an international ferry in the distance! Anacortes to the San Juans and British Columbia.)
Nervous turtle
In all my years of driving past beautiful Heart Lake I have never seen a turtle. This afternoon I wheeled the car around when I saw this guy basking in the sun near water’s edge. I got ONE shot off before he went into underwater mode. And I was hoping for a “portrait” with sun […]
IE5 glides into adventure
Pictured here from Cap Sante Saturday morning is the Island Explorer 5, a custom-built whale watching boat operated by Island Adventures of Anacortes. For details visit https://www.island-adventures.com/
Flight over Fidalgo Bay
A bald eagle leaves its shoreside perch for a Wednesday afternoon flight over Fidalgo Bay.
Flash from the past
Vintage aircraft in formation over Heritage Flight Museum on Fly Day May 11, 2019. These three pilots also thrilled Anacortes residents with a “missing man” formation that day.
High tech marine adventure
I photographed the one-of-a-kind Island Explorer 5 last week offshore at Alexander Beach on the west side of the island. Whale watching season is on in earnest. This vessel is based at Cap Sante Marina in downtown Anacortes. https://www.island-adventures.com/our-vessels/island-explorer-5
Eye contact
I walked into the back yard, a simple act that had the desired effect: departure from the “dining table” we call an apple tree. I got this one last glance over the shoulder to confirm I intended to stay until our guest had departed.
Manpower vs. diesel power
An ambitious team of paddleboarders waits in anticipation as the San Juan Clipper churns past, headed west through Deception Pass. The paddleboarders waiting for the boat’s wake to dissipate, then headed east under the bridge.
Northwest corner
A sweeping beach view from the west side of Fidalgo Island, south of Skyline.
Apple blossoms
We can only hope these apple blossoms stand as evidence of fruit to come. Neighboring deer often have other ideas.
Pounding waves
Rosario Beach, Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass State Park.
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