WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY

 

Photo taken on a trip to the sea in Washington State.

WEDNESDAY WILDERNESS WILDLIFE

This is my Spirit Bird so I am thrilled to ever get a photo of them.
They seem slow to flee so I can get several good shots of them as I pass by.

OUR LATEST ADVENTURE TO THE SEA

We spent a week at our favorite campground on the Washington coast.

 

There is always something wonderful to see.

 

Our first evening gave us a beautiful sunset to enjoy.

 

 The beach usually has some wildlife to photograph and enjoy.

 

 These young Seagulls were enjoying trying out their wings out over the waves.

The smelt were running so the Pelicans came to get their breakfast on this beautiful morning.

 

After they had their fill they spend several minutes on the beach drying their feathers.

One of the older adults seemed to be keeping watch over the flock as they all stood around with their wings held in a open position.

When the time was right they all flew into the air about the same moment and headed home to their island out from the beach.

 

Strange place to live but it seems rather safe for all these big birds.

 

A TRIP TO THE BEACH.

It was such a beautiful day today that we just had to spend some time in the forest by the beach.

We also found a few bird friends there too.

There were several families there watching their children playing  in the water. I am sure it was cold water but it did not keep the children from having a wonderful time.

And the views were pretty nice too!  I love this part of the world. And I feel very lucky to be here.

I am working on helping Spring get here.

 I thought if I posted some pictures of my pretty yellow roses that maybe Spring would decide that it is time she showed up.

These pretty roses are tiny but full of fragrance that lasts for several weeks.

It is hard to believe that when they are in full bloom that their beautiful flower is the size of a dime coin.  Makes them even more precious.

And I am seeing more sightings of my favorite bird here on the harbor lately.  The Blue Heron is such a mystical bird and seems so mysterious as he stands quietly in the tall grass as I pass him by.  always a treat to see.

Wildlife Beauties

SITES ON THE HARBOR

Our weather is warming but we are having our winter rains.  I don't mind the rain...I don't like the snow.

And of course the dog doesn't care if we have both..she just wants to go on her daily walk-abouts.

We encountered another Blue Heron not far from the house today.

As long as the dog keeps moving along the trail the bird doesn't move a feather.  And because of his stillness, I don't believe that the dog is even aware of him.

Now, the ducks and the large Canadian Geese...that's another story.  As soon as either of them see us coming along the path, they all launch into a loud chorus that half the city can hear.

And of course she is going to go running their way to see what all the commotion is about.

Dumb birds!

Smart dog!

MEMORIES OF MONTANA

This is a photo I took while my husband and I were on a hike not far from our home while we were living in Montana.

As the moose came around the corner on our trail I was certain that it wouldn't be the moose that needed to step out of the way.

After surveying the area I decided (very quickly mind you!) that to the left of the trail was a creek...and I knew Moose did not mind getting in the water.

On the right side of the trail was a large rock fall. I figured we would have a better chance if we climbed up there cause at least we would have a bit of ammunition to use if the moose for some strange reason decided he wanted to climb the rock fall too.

We were able to climb up just this short distance up and off the trail before the moose decided he needed to be on his way.  You can't see in this picture but he didn't take his eye off of us as he strolled by probably wondering why those silly people climbed up on that terrible rock fall!

Of course we were both very relieved that he was more interested in going on about his own business rather than getting after us.  But the event made for a very memorable photograph.  It always makes me smile when I see it and remember that incredible encounter in the mountains of Montana.