It was fun yesterday to be focused on offshore geese, only to find this little Merganser paddle its way through in the opposite direction. “All good, mates.” Ship Harbor shoreline. Canada Geese, Hooded Merganser.
No bald eagles this morning, but lots of other feathered friends on Tommy Thompson Trail and March’s Point. I was particularly pleased to see the tern and couple of hawks. A great way to start the day on beautiful Fidalgo Island!
The Adventuress, sailing west between Fidalgo and Guemes Islands. August 2015.
It was feeding time for this great blue heron, situated in the shadows of a south Fidalgo wetland.
Deception Pass Bridge, Whidbey side. Bridge geared up for maintenance and paint, as viewed from Lottie Bay on Fidalgo Island.
It was late 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.
Wednesday sunset, Cap Sante viewpoint, Anacortes.
A river otter makes a brief appearance offshore at a northwest Fidalgo Island beach.
I enjoy climbing shoreside rocks on Fidalgo Island, but I dropped this type of move from my list of options many years ago. Note: boy emerged unscathed.
Rosario Beach, south end of Fidalgo Island.
Power boats speed past Fidalgo Island’s Lighthouse Point on the way to Deception Pass.
Dozens of Canada geese gathered Thursday afternoon on beach and shoreline, northeast Fidalgo Island, Padilla Bay.