Photos by Tag: fidalgo island
Baker begs to be photographed
How can anyone enjoying a summer view of Mt. Baker and bays pass on the opportunity for a photograph? This couple on Fidalgo Island shoreline at Cap Sante boasted “his and hers” cameras. Fidalgo Bay merges with Padilla Bay in the distance.
Rosario tide pools beckon
Extreme low tides brought more visitors than usual this week to Rosario Beach and its popular tide pool walk. Deception Pass State Park volunteers stand by with information. “Stay on the yellow ropeline, please.” It is not uncommon to see schoolchildren on a visit, the kind Northwest memories are made of.
Splash of color Rosario Head
Yellow flowers bloom in the rocky top of Rosario Head on south Fidalgo Island. Looking toward Bowman Bay and out to the San Juan Islands.
Feathered family enjoys outing
Canada goose family among lily pads on Heart Lake. Memorial Day, Fidalgo Island.
Old school boat power
Fly fishermen at Pass Lake on Fidalgo Island power their boats the old way: oars (or paddle) in the water. Stroke, stroke…
Mastering the roll
Most people on the lake were fishing, but this kayaker took advantage of a sunny afternoon to practice his rolls. Friendlier temperatures than saltwater. Heart Lake.
Thursday birds
Photos taken yesterday at Rosario, Cranberry Lake and the south side of Anacortes. Among birds I encountered were Canada Geese, bald eagle, flicker, merganser and harlequin duck. As usual, the noisy kingfisher eluded me.
Elsie Mae: June 2021
It was June 2021 when I was starting a hike at Rosario Head. I saw a seal approaching so I moved closer to the water for a photo. Turns out it was “Elsie Mae” the elephant seal, who subsequently gave birth on a Bowman Bay beach nearby. She is now a perennial visitor to Fidalgo […]
Turkey vultures contemplate next move
A pair of turkey vultures wait on a breakwater at Cap Sante Marina. They flew away when I approached, but likely returned soon after as there was a dead deer on the beach below.
Elsie Mae returns to local waters
This elephant seal, nicknamed Elsie Mae, makes annual visits to the Fidalgo Island area, where she gave birth a few years ago. Local volunteers do their best to cordon off areas to keep curious humans at a distance.
Blue heron in trees: 2022
The Great Blue Heron should be named the official bird of Fidalgo Island. This beauty was dancing between tree branches at Bowman Bay in October 2022.
Rosario Head pathway
Pathway on Rosario Head looking back toward Bowman Bay.
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