Photos by Tag: fidalgo island
Southwest view from Lottie Bay
View of Deception Pass from beach at Lottie Bay, south Fidalgo Island.
Across the bay
Beach walkers at Bay View State Park on Padilla Bay, across the Fidalgo Bay shore on the mainland of Skagit County.
Dropping in at lake park
Note sign, lower right corner. I wonder if this sky pilot had a “Discover Pass” in his back pocket? Lake Campbell boat launch, 2016.
Lines in the water, Heart Lake
I enjoyed watching a few morning fishing teams Monday at Heart Lake. Lots of trout, I was told, due to pandemic restrictions and cancellations of events like the annual Kids Fishing Day. It brought a smile to my face to see a family in one boat, a father and son loading their rowboat into the […]
Black oystercatchers
I settled in for awhile this morning at Rosario Beach to observe and photograph a handful of Black Oystercatchers. These shorebirds can be difficult to spot against dark rocks and tidal vegetation, but my job was made easier by morning sun illuminating bright orange beaks. I enjoyed a brief period of aerial antics.Click here for […]
Rosario at morning light
Rosario Head from Bowman Bay trail.
Jet boat at the Pass: 2013
This photo of the Deception Pass Tours jet boat at Canoe Pass is from 2013, but you can still find the boat in the neighborhood, back in business now after a brief COVID-19 shutdown. This jet boat excursion business has one foot in Skagit, the other in Island County, which means they were able to […]
Swinomish Tribe history excerpts
This collection features photos taken at Swadabs Park, created by the Swinomish Tribe at the site of ancestral village Txiwuc. The Swinomish Channel park features three pavilions resembling woven cedar hats, interpretive panels, and a native plant garden. The park was developed for the 2011 Canoe Journey/Paddle to Swinomish. Swinomish Tribal member and artist Cecelia […]
Flying Fidalgo Island
A hawk flying near pastureland on Fidalgo Island.
Samish host Canoe Journey: 2005
It was July 2005 when tribes from around the region participated in a traditional Canoe Journey that on this occasion led to the shores of Fidalgo Island. The Samish Indian Nation hosted this summer event, welcoming guests to their Weaverling Spit gathering place.
Fidalgo fauna
A desire to get some exercise and fresh air turned out to be a wonderful opportunity to see Spring blooms in the forest and on the bluffs of Sharpe Park on the west side of Fidalgo Island. Not sure of some of my plant IDs. Early morning sun was wonderful, but I had to use […]
Weeknight sunset
I took the hint Monday night, headed for the west side of the island tonight. Morning or evening light — this island is an incredible place to call home.