A killdeer stands at water’s edge, basking in morning sun. Fidalgo Bay.
Hikes/walks provide exercise, relief from “incarceration” … and an opportunity to meet neighbors of the feathered variety. Some of these birds are more cooperative than others. The flicker is elusive, and the kill deer combines speed and camouflage to make things challenging. Always fun to come away with a photo or two.
Over the past several weeks I have collected an inventory of photos of “feathered Fidalgo friends,” otherwise known as birds. Images were collected at places including the lake, beaches and dunes of Deception Pass State Park, both sides of the bridge. At least one photo (immature bald) was taken in the Bay View area on […]
Another beautiful fall morning on Fidalgo Bay! A therapeutic walk on the Tommy Thompson Trail, including the former railroad trestle from March’s Point. Among the birds I saw were blue herons, ducks, loons, killdeer and hawk. Placid waters and morning light made for a natural “studio” setting.
I took a walk on Tommy Thompson Trail Tuesday. The trip included encounters with a variety of Northwest birds including a killdeer. Near the Samish Indian Nation recreational vehicle park at Weaverling Spit in Anacortes.