Photos by Tag: wetlands
West of D Avenue
This aerial photo shows city wetlands at the end of 32nd Avenue (left, foreground). Running perpendicular to 32nd is D Avenue, with the city/school “bus barn” to the right as D takes a hard turn.
Lush wetlands
Thursday was one of those special spring days … early morning sun, then rain, then afternoon sun again. I was fortunate to be out during one of the sunbreaks on a walk that included a stop at the edge of Ship Harbor wetlands.
Similk Bay scene
This was the scene early Saturday afternoon just off Similk Bay Road on my return from LaConner. Just a reminder that it’s always a good idea to explore the back roads of this beautiful island.
Ship Harbor landscape
The view across Ship Harbor wetlands, across the Guemes Channel looking to Mt. Baker. I’d recommend making a visit to this beautiful area before the summer onslaught at the state ferry terminal.
Ship Harbor wetlands
A treat for all the senses this morning from the parking lot at the Washington State Ferry parking lot. The warble of red-winged blackbirds filled the air as I stood watching over the wetlands, raising my camera from time to time as a heron flew past. Very little traffic so far, but within weeks this […]
Wondrous wetlands
Our city forestlands include not only trees, but wetlands as well. This “forest” of cattails is located at the end of 32nd Street.
Wetland wonderland
Cattails stretching for hundreds of yards before wetlands end and forestlands begin. That’s the scene on public land at the end of 32nd Street. This area is laced with trails. Visit City Hall to purchase a waterproof trail map.
Sharpe Park wetlands
This was the scene when we hiked today in Sharpe Park, a 75-acre park on the west side of Fidalgo Island. It was a beautiful day for a hike. Our only disappointment was that we were unable to locate the path to Sares Bluff. For other photos, see Sharpe Park hike in the Activities section.