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Boaters back in big numbers
It’s the water! Despite the decidedly negative impact of COVID-19 in the first half of the year, the Port of Anacortes said the number of guest boat customers at Cap Sante Marina rose dramatically in July and August. Port Director Dan Worra reported at a recent commission meeting that there were 4,084 guest boater nights […]
Cranberry kingfisher
“Bonus bird” on a weekday trip to Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park was this kingfisher.
Morning on the water
Despite the distinct presence of smoke from eastern Washington wildfires, many opted to get outdoors Tuesday morning to enjoy some time on the water. The power boat pictured here passes west on Deception Pass, with Lottie and Bowman bays visible in the distance. Teen buddies gathered their fishing gear and headed for Cranberry Lake, as […]
Photogenic hawk
More often than not, my photo adventures include an element of walking, hiking and climbing. Not so with this experience! I pulled into the entrance of the Breazeale Interpretive Center in Bayview Sunday when this beautiful hawk landed on a light pole just ahead of me. He stayed a few minutes for “portraits” before taking […]
Together under the sun
My camera was my companion on a weekend outing, but as these photos show, many others opted to enjoy the sun and Fidalgo Island’s beautiful natural assets with companions.
Bayside flora
I collected this group of colorful “flora photos” this morning on the trail between Bowman Bay and Lighthouse Point.
Art on display at Weaverling
A “welcome sign” from the City of Anacortes encourages contributions to a public art collection on the Tommy Thompson Trail near Fidalgo Bay RV Resort. (Wouldn’t you know it: a paper face mask is now part of the collection.)
An apple a day
I’ve been watching apples ripen on a shoreline tree, often wondering if and when other walkers will begin to pick them. This morning I got an education when I discovered these apples are on the crow’s menu. I saw at least a dozen crows in the tree and on the beach a few yards away, […]
Eventide at downtown marina
Evening at Cap Sante Marina, this community’s beautiful public marina.
Back to the nest
I was glad to have my camera ready when this osprey circled and then returned to its nest Saturday morning. There was lots of chatter between the nest and another “seahawk” perched on a nearby snag. Beautiful birds, fascinating to watch!
Osborne art featured at Scott Milo Gallery
From September 4-29, Scott Milo Gallery will show new gold leaf paintings by Guemes Island artist Leo Osborne, in addition to his bronze sculptures. Osborne has created a collection of NW images and birds in all sizes for this show. The gallery has also added many additional sculptures for this exhibit. Also showing are landscape […]
Monument memorializes Mt. Erie fatality
After being away from the summit of Mt. Erie for quite a while, it was sobering on a recent visit to read the message on the poignant memorial erected in memory of a teen who suffered a fatal accident there on August 26, 1992. Text on the monument reads: “As you enjoy this mountain, this […]
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