Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Birds
Morning Shadows on Lake Quinault
It was an early winter morning at Lake Quinault on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and all was tranquil. Time to go back. Sharing my photos with Becky’s #November Shadows. ~ Susanne
Summoned by the Hummingbirds
I have two hummingbird feeders in my backyard, that I keep filled year-round for the Anna’s who live here. The first two pictures below are from the summer. But the past few years, I’ve added an extra feeder to the front yard in the… Continue Reading “Summoned by the Hummingbirds”
What a Difference a Day Makes, One Week in November, Two walks in the Other Washington
Earlier this week we took a walk at Nolte State Park on a rainy day, through the woods around Deep Lake. We saw all manner of mysterious life forms. The very next day we took a walk under blue skies and sunshine at Coulon… Continue Reading “What a Difference a Day Makes, One Week in November, Two walks in the Other Washington”
Just another Walk in the Park at Coulon
Yesterday I shared pictures with you of my walk on the Cedar River Trail, where the river flows into Lake Washington. From here you can see Gene Coulon Memorial Park on the east side of the lake, one of the best in my humble… Continue Reading “Just another Walk in the Park at Coulon”
Walking on a Carpet of Red – on the Cedar River Trail
I felt like I was walking on a bed of roses yesterday on the Cedar River Trail, but they were fallen leaves and just as beautiful. On one side of the trail is the Cedar River heading north into Lake Washington. From that vantage… Continue Reading “Walking on a Carpet of Red – on the Cedar River Trail”
Taking a Break with the Birds
It’s a beautiful fall day and I’m inside doing paperwork. Time for a break. The birds had the same idea and were everywhere. The Robins were most plentiful. Handsome. Friendly and inquisitive. There for the watering holes. There were other birds too, smaller and… Continue Reading “Taking a Break with the Birds”
Celebrating Animals in the Air, on Land, and Sea
Hooray for animals! Terri at #Sunday Stills reminded me that October 4th was World Animal Day. “World Animal Day is an International Day of Action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4th, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.” Wikipedia Okay, honestly,… Continue Reading “Celebrating Animals in the Air, on Land, and Sea”
Welcome October!
We were walking in a park near our home today when a dozen *eagles came from nowhere and soared overhead, on a mission to somewhere. The most I’ve seen in the sky at once – though I couldn’t capture them all on my phone… Continue Reading “Welcome October!”
Bird Bonanza in my Backyard
They came in great numbers suddenly, while I watched from my kitchen window. They were mostly there for the water though there was plenty to eat, too. Despite Seattle’s reputation, it’s been a long, dry summer, as usual. The American Robins were most prevalent,… Continue Reading “Bird Bonanza in my Backyard”
Which Tree? Why the Douglas-Fir, of course!
It should be Washington State’s Tree, but apparently Oregon has that distinction. (Washington’s is the Western Hemlock.) But the Doug-Fir is the tree I see the most, or perhaps the one I recognize most easily on the trail. Tall, dark and handsome with thick… Continue Reading “Which Tree? Why the Douglas-Fir, of course!”
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