Photos by Tag: Skagit Valley
Birds return to Skagit Valley
Among birds making their seasonal return to this area are the snow geese, pictured here on Fir Island. Trumpeter swans also delight birdwatchers.
Skagit barns: January 2009
Everybody loves barns. I would put a barn photo collection together … but that would take a lot of time. These shots are from the winter of 2009.
Skagit Valley boasts international standing
It’s easy to fall in love with the Skagit Valley, our neighbor to the east. The valley’s agricultural lands rank among the most productive in the U.S. According to the 2021 Farmland Legacy Report, “… the valley’s fertile soil has been rated in the top 2 percent of soils in the world, making the Skagit […]
Bird Country
Same outing, different birds. Hawk on the north side of Highway 20, snow geese on the south side in a field just beyond the Swinomish Channel. Winged beauties brightening up an already bright March day.
Baker basks in sun
To me, it’s always good news to find this Northwest icon shining bright. This view is from Bay View Road.
Tucked away in branches
A bald eagle in a tree just off McLean Road, Skagit Valley.
Gallery features Valley landscapes
For the month of February the Scott Milo Gallery welcomes regional artist Lynn Zimmerman with her collection of oil landscapes from scenes of the Skagit Valley. Also showing are abstract pastels by LaDonna Kruger, fused glass wall pieces from Steve Klein, petite still life oils by Bronwyn Groman and landscape oils by Jon Bradham. See […]
Swans gather in the valley: 2009
Trumpeter swans off Beaver Marsh Road, Skagit Valley, Mt. Erie in the distance. February 2009.
Air Jaden flies the valley
Fall colors draw many photographers to the Skagit Valley. My young friend Jaden D’Angelo, however, delivered these distinctly different images from his drone camera. Among the images are the maze and pumpkin patch at Gordon Skagit Farm in Mount Vernon. Thanks for sharing, Jaden!
Barn le rouge
Evidence of days gone by. A barn in the Skagit Valley.
Tulips and snow geese: 2015
It was mid-March 2015 when blue skies and the promise of seasonal images drew me over the bridge from Fidalgo Island to the Skagit Valley. I was not disappointed. One of these shots features not only tulips, but a huge flock of snow geese in the background. Gotta love Spring!
Snow geese: March 2002
Snow geese, Best Road, March 2002. This would be a great image to create a custom puzzle.