Photos by Tag: hawks
A morning for the birds
I always enjoy a visit to Deception Pass State Park, but my Monday morning journey was extraordinary in terms of birds. There were Canada geese and mallards at Cranberry Lake; bald eagles perched in a treetop between lake and surf. There were sparrows, crows and of course, seagulls and cormorants. There was a hawk flying […]
‘Hawk patrol’
Often on our drives from Anacortes to/from “the east side” we play a little game we call “Hawk Patrol,” counting hawks as we go. There are many hawks along the Highway 20 corridor, but even more when you travel into Skagit farm areas.
Hawks love a parade
Members of the Anacortes High School Marching Band get around. On Saturday, April 24 they contributed their music skills to the Holland Happening parade in downtown Oak Harbor. Other out of town bands included student musicians from Lynden and Ferndale. Go Hawks!
Eagle’s roost
What a great morning Friday. In one single stretch of road I spotted hawks, heron and eagles in trees. The sky didn’t cooperate in terms of a photo, but it was fascinating as always to watch an eagle through the lens. When we see blue skies again I might try to reunite for a higher […]