Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Birds
Coots and Seahawks at Coulon Park
It’s been a busy week, but I managed to get out for a walk on a beautiful, blue winter’s day. I came across a covert of Coots feeding in the grass, and admired their unique feet. Then I saw the walkers, dressed up for… Continue Reading “Coots and Seahawks at Coulon Park”
Happy National Feed the Birds Day!
If you plant flowers, herbs and shrubs, and add a water source, they will come! I became a backyard birder accidently some years ago at my home in Seattle, when I planted a garden. The birds were attracted, so I hung feeders. I don’t… Continue Reading “Happy National Feed the Birds Day!”
For the Birds – At Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
I’d heard of Ridgefield before as a birder’s paradise – and yes, a bird’s paradise – but this was our first stop at the Refuge. Off the beaten path, it’s located north of Vancouver, Washington, near the Columbia River, and on our way home… Continue Reading “For the Birds – At Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge”
Treated to a Kingfisher at Coulon Park
Yesterday’s walk at Coulon Park was beautiful, clear, cold and sunny, and made even more special when I noticed a bird hovering like a helicopter over the lake, then diving in headfirst! A common bird perhaps but one I rarely see, especially when I’m… Continue Reading “Treated to a Kingfisher at Coulon Park”
A Winter’s Walk with the Birds and the Grinch
The rain finally stopped on this first day of winter, so I took a walk at Coulon Park. I saw flocks of American Coots swimming Canadian Geese flying and a Bald Eagle watching, 100 feet up. On the ground things were festive, even though… Continue Reading “A Winter’s Walk with the Birds and the Grinch”
Winter Birds of the Skagit Valley
On our drive to Bellingham last month, we took the scenic route (it’s all scenic) and stopped by the Skagit Valley, where migrating birds had arrived for the winter. You may remember the Skagit Valley for its fields of daffodils and tulips in the… Continue Reading “Winter Birds of the Skagit Valley”
My Anna’s Beauties in Red and Green
Perhaps fuchsia and green is a more accurate description, but since my feature photo includes red, I’m sticking with the theme! Since I added a new feeder to the front maple tree, I’ve been enthralled by my visitors all day long, watching them through… Continue Reading “My Anna’s Beauties in Red and Green”
Looking out my Window with Benji
Facebook reminded me that 9 years ago, this was the view from my office window. It was Benji’s first snow. There’s been no snow yet this winter, but we still enjoy looking out the window. “Right, Benji?” “Of course, Sue.” This morning, I replenished… Continue Reading “Looking out my Window with Benji”
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”
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