Photos by Tag: fidalgo bay

Early morning sentinels

Cormorants perched in early morning light, Fidalgo Bay, September 2006.

Gold on blue, Fidalgo Bay

I invested some time with this goldeneye duck Thursday as he paddled the north side of the Fidalgo Bay trestle looking to go south. He eventually crossed under to join a couple of friends. A beautiful bird.

Pond and bay: birds

I always bring my camera when I take a walk around water. Monday’s walk featured hooded mergansers and a great blue heron on a downtown pond. At Cap Sante Marina I saw the usual seagulls and crows … but I was also pleased to find two kingfishers and a shoreside heron. Fidalgo Island: for the […]

Coastal Christmas greetings!

This sunrise photo was taken on the downtown Anacortes shore of Fidalgo Bay on Christmas Eve Day. Merry Christmas to all!

Mergansers on Fidalgo Bay

Patience paid off as this group of hooded mergansers eventually moved toward me at the shoreline of Fidalgo Bay. A beautiful bird.

Fidalgo Bay entrance to city

A massive cloud to the north creates a dramatic backdrop for the Fidalgo Bay entrance to Cap Sante Marina. The red boat is the Strait Arrow, a service boat working year-round out of the downtown marina.

Racing on Fidalgo

Sails on the water

White sails on the water drew my attention. Plenty to see on Fidalgo Bay Wednesday night, with Mt. Baker in full display too.

Race night on Fidalgo Bay

It is always a worthwhile adventure to drive to Cap Sante for a view of Wednesday night sailboat races on Fidalgo Bay. Thanks to the Anacortes Yacht Club.

Racing ’round tugs

Wednesday night sailboat racers make their way around Foss tugs in Fidalgo Bay.

Sailboat race: May 2006

Spinnakers come out during a May 2006 sailboat race on Fidalgo Bay.

Coastal cedar

This resilient cedar tree grows near water’s edge on Fidalgo Bay. A classic Northwest shoreline scene.