Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Unlike me, they are all dressed up with no place to go! Sharing with Sunday Stills. ~ Susanne
Fresh snow is falling today, light and fluffy. It’s beautiful but it’s been a long winter and I’m ready for spring. Until then, Happy Valentines Day. ~ Susanne
We’re in a deep freeze here in the Northwest, but I bundled up anyway and went for a walk at Coulon, hoping to find some red for this week’s Sunday Stills challenge. I started near the hotel where there were lovely reflections in the… Continue Reading “A Red Faced Duck at Coulon Park”
I needed the walk. I was feeling a bit under the weather, and perhaps the weather was feeling a bit under me. So I headed to Coulon Park to be revived; it was cold and cloudy but not raining and the air was fresh… Continue Reading “A Special Walk at Coulon Park with Bald Eagles”
Every year I look forward to the beautiful holiday lights at Coulon Park on Lake Washington, and we went down Saturday night to see them. The lights were gorgeous as always, but it was especially nice to have the clams running again! For many… Continue Reading “Clam Lights are Back!”
On today’s walk at Coulon Park in Renton, Washington, I came across a group of snow geese, most likely from Wrangell Island, Russia. They were feeding peacefully among the Canada Geese, side by side. The one below is a mature adult, the smaller ones… Continue Reading “Birds without Borders – Arrival of the Snow Geese”
Yes, indeed, it’s that time of year. Every few days, I’ve been visiting the park waiting for peak color to arrive. Arrive it did, yesterday. And yes, I dressed for the occasion. Can you guess what this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge is? Yep, Leaves… Continue Reading “A Riot of Color at Coulon Park”
I took a walk at Coulon Park yesterday, before summer turns to fall. The sun was shiny, and the lake was sparkly, enjoyed by turtles and boaters alike. The Olympics were mostly bereft of snow, that will change soon enough. Mt. Rainier is never… Continue Reading “Coulon Park – for All Seasons”
I first saw them resting under the tree, but it wasn’t long till they were heading for the beach, for a swim in the choppy waters, until it was time for lunch. Just by watching them, I was refreshed and renewed. Sharing with #SquaresRenew.… Continue Reading “Swimming with the Goslings”
It was earlier this week, silver and cold. The rain was over and gone, but clouds still filled the sky and reflected upon the lake. A flock of ducks swam together in a most orderly fashion, while turtles were out to catch some rays.… Continue Reading “A Walk with Ducks and Turtles and Eagles”