Photos by Tag: cranberry lake
A morning for the birds
I always enjoy a visit to Deception Pass State Park, but my Monday morning journey was extraordinary in terms of birds. There were Canada geese and mallards at Cranberry Lake; bald eagles perched in a treetop between lake and surf. There were sparrows, crows and of course, seagulls and cormorants. There was a hawk flying […]
Power vs. precision
During the course of my Monday hike at Deception Pass State Park I gathered a number of photos of damage from a recent windstorm that featured extraordinary high powered gusts. Many trees in the park, some quite large, were scraped, broken and uprooted. With downed trees on my mind, my eye was drawn to exposed […]
Wildlife adventure
One place led to the other, and before my Wednesday outing was over I had visited Rosario Head, Bowman Bay and the West Beach Cranberry Lake area of Deception Pass State Park. Had to take some photos of wildlife friends along the way. Hawk and geese surprised me with their patience.
East Cranberry dock to be replaced
Citing environmental and safety concerns, State Parks has plans to replace the existing pier, gangway and float at East Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park. This popular park asset was constructed using creosote timbers. The new facility, a bit smaller with 2,237 square feet of overwater coverage, will include steel grating materials.
Eagles all ’round
How many eagle photos can one take? Never enough. Recent days in the outdoors have included welcome encounters with some beauties. This collection includes eagles from Fidalgo Island, North Whidbey Island and the western agricultural region of Skagit County. I really had to work hard for the photo of the pair, perched on a […]
Morning on Cranberry
Morning light on Cranberry Lake, east side dock looking toward West Beach.
Doing battle with invasive plants
I entered a war zone Thursday afternoon when I encountered a four-person team at Deception Pass State Park, West Beach dune area. These members of the Washington Conservation Corps have been working all week at the park, pulling out invasive species in the dune/forest area east of Cranberry Lake. Among non-native plants on the hit […]
Northern Shovelers, lake visit
Nothing “black” about this Friday! I was pleased today to encounter Northern Shoveler ducks on Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park. Beautiful birds.
Cast away!
Two young fishermen invest time in a “sport” that dates back thousands of years, casting their lines with eager anticipation. Cranberry Lake, Deception Pass State Park on a sunny Fall weekend.
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 […]
Misty morning paddle
Canada geese slide by the shore of Cranberry Lake on a misty summer morning.