Photos by Tag: canoe pass
Eagle stationed at Canoe Pass: 2013
This bald eagle’s white head against the South Fidalgo bluff wall caught my attention. He was perched on a snag over Canoe Pass, a snag that has since snapped in half. I haven’t seen an eagle in this location since.
Paint project continues on two spans
Contractors are back at work in earnest on the two iconic bridges at Deception Pass. These photos were taken on a Saturday morning. Work also continues at night, with traffic across the bridges often reduced to one lane. Note two colors on some sections of the bridge: brown color is primer coat. Spans will ultimately […]
Canoe view
View of southwest Fidalgo Island shoreline from Canoe Bridge at Deception Pass.
Work resumes on Deception Pass bridges
After a brief winter hiatus, contractors are at work once again doing maintenance, repair and paint work on the bridges at Deception Pass. This is a photo of the west face of Canoe Pass, being “dressed up” for work that includes chipping and grinding of old paint.
Canoe Bridge casts shadow
Canoe Pass Bridge, still showing evidence of a restoration and paint project, casts a shadow on the south cliffs of Fidalgo Island. As viewed from Lighthouse Point.
Eagle, south bluff of Fidalgo Island
I rarely see bald eagles in the trees east of Canoe Pass (too much bridge traffic?), so I was pleased the other day to discover this beauty stationed on a large snag.
Canoe Bridge under wraps
Views of Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges from south bank of Fidalgo Island. Contractors are doing repair work and paint removal before finishing with a new coat of paint. This project is under the umbrella of the state Department of Transportation.
Bridge work under wraps
Canoe Pass Bridge under wraps. Bridge project work has resumed at Deception Pass following a pause in response to COVID-19 restrictions. This photo taken Monday morning shows new protective “wrap” on Canoe Pass Bridge as crews continue to remove old paint. The state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) warns that the work will generate some traffic […]
Eagle perches at Canoe Pass
It was 2013 when I glanced to the south cliff of Fidalgo Island from Canoe Pass Bridge and spotted this eagle. I have never seen an eagle on that snag since, so I am pleased to have this image in my archives.
Canoe Pass lights & shadows
This June 2013 photo shows a fisherman headed from light into shadows at Canoe Pass.
Motoring the pass
Fishermen buzz through Canoe Pass Friday morning, as viewed from North Beach at Deception Pass State Park.
‘Hiking Close to Home’ blog a real gem
First things first: Wow! I love this supermoon photograph taken by Jack Hartt from Lighthouse Point looking east toward Canoe Pass Bridge! Now, more exciting news. “There’s plenty more where that came from,” as Hartt and fellow adventurer Maribeth Crandell host a blog titled: “Hiking Close to Home.” This blog features new posts and a […]