Photos by Tag: fidalgo island

August 21st, 2020

Fishing a new spot

Every fisherman moves to a new spot when the action is slow. This blue heron works the rocks on low tide at Rosario Beach, “flying” a few feet from time to time across the water. Fishing was good that morning!

August 8th, 2020

Serenity on the water

Saturday morning exercise on the north shore of Fidalgo Island.

August 5th, 2020

North Whidbey surf

Waves hit the shore at West Beach, Deception Pass State Park. Fidalgo Island and Deception Island in the background.  

August 4th, 2020

Motoring Deception Pass: 2018

Sailboat “Cutty Sark” motors past hikers on shore of Fidalgo Island at Deception Pass, winter 2018.

August 3rd, 2020

Fidalgo flora August

Seasonal changes are evident among native plants on the Guemes Trail in west Anacortes.

August 1st, 2020

Low tide exposes marine life

Rosario Beach tide pools from bluff.

July 22nd, 2020

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.

July 19th, 2020

Hungry herons greet new day

I had the beach to myself early this morning, taking the opportunity to settle in among shoreline pilings to watch and photograph a dozen or so blue herons. I definitely was present at breakfast time for these beautiful birds. What would be “bait” to humans makes an excellent “breakfast bite” for the herons, and they […]

July 18th, 2020

Busy Bowman Bay

Water activity at Bowman Bay Friday included kayaks, canoes and sailboats, this one tied up at the floating dock. I also spotted a diver, and there were numerous people enjoying the beach.

July 14th, 2020

Memorable day for Jay

“Viking boat” builder Jay Smith presided in November 2017 over the launch of yet another amazing vessel built in his Fidalgo Island shop. Master boatbuilder Smith apprenticed in Norway, worked in the Faroe Islands and Denmark, and studied under master boatbuilder Nils O. Ulset. The well-attended launch took place at Bowman Bay.

July 8th, 2020

Bowman Bay recreation

Summer sunshine draws people outdoors, as evidenced here on a recent visit to Bowman Bay on south Fidalgo Island. Anacortes Kayak Tours is operating again with restrictions, and area parks including Deception Pass State Park are open. Good to get out of the box!

July 7th, 2020

Southwest view from Lottie Bay

View of Deception Pass from beach at Lottie Bay, south Fidalgo Island.

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