Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Eagle-Eyed in Port Townsend
On our recent trip to the Olympic Peninsula, I was treated to many eagle sightings, including in Port Townsend, the most charming of the port towns in Washington.
Eagles or not, Port Townsend is fun to visit any time of year, with its waterfront and Victorian architecture. Weather’s good too. Sitting in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, it receives only 19 inches of rain a year compared to Seattle’s 34.
After lunch, I grabbed my camera and walked around town, ending up on the waterfront.
I saw the gulls perched high above, as if on guard duty.
And then I heard their cries and knew why. Do you see it?
Look there on the piling.
While the gulls took turns diving as to drive him off, the eagle couldn’t be bothered to even look up.
While he stayed put despite the noise around him, I stood and watched the show, the eagle sighting once again, the highlight of my day.
That’s all for now.
~ Susanne
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Such a beautiful bird! He’s eagle-eying those gulls. Yummy.
Funny, the gulls were all in a ruckus, but he couldn’t seem to care less! I loved watching him.
The mind of a killer bird! 😂❤️
No fear.
Great bird shots
Thank you
What a treasure! You have a fabulous eye! Look at that bird. Extraordinary. Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, C
Thank you so much! I was thrilled to see so many eagles on our short getaway!
Terrific closeups!
Thanks so much, John! 😊 It was such a treat to see that bald eagle, especially as he was content to hang around while I took pictures.
Thanks for the tour of Port Townsend. I have a treasured memory of staying in a b&b there years ago. We had planned to stay only one night but found the town so charming, we lingered a second day. Your images brought it all back.
So glad you enjoyed the tour! We like to visit at least a couple times a year.
Great photos Susanne, and on the old ferry dock if I’m not mistaken. I’m surprised that’s still standing, but a good spot for the birds!
Thanks, Graham. I wondered what those pilings were. I loved seeing the eagle up there.
Marvelous photos!!!
Thank you so much!
I very much liked your photos of the pilings. You are really skilled at capturing the pearlescence from that fleeting combination of clouds, water, and light at certain times of the day.
Thank you. 😊
Superb Eagle photos, Susanne.
I think I would prefer 19 inches of rain to 34 too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks so much, Pete. There is much to like about the area, I think I could live there. 😊
I think I could too. 🙂
Great shots of the majestic eagle. I love Port Townsend and have visited a couple of times.
Thank you! It’s one of my favorite places!
Terrific photos of the eagle 😀 😀
Thanks so much! I was happy to see him. 😊😊
We loved our brief overnight stay in Port Townsend but weren’t treated to any eagles there – lucky you! And fantastic zoomed in shots of him 😯
Isn’t it a charming town? I guess I got lucky.. I was able to watch the eagle a long time as he turned this way and that. 😊
What a great find on your outing!
Yes, it made my day! Thank you.
Gorgeous shots all around, Susanne! Your eagle images are stunning! They are such regal birds, but appear to be snobbish as they survey their kingdom 😉
Thanks so much, Terri. This handsome boy was completely unimpressed by the gulls swooping down to drive him away!
No doubt–they know they could take out a seagull with one wing tied behind their backs 😉