On Raptors

How do hunting styles vary among raptors? More on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome! Larry … [Continue reading]
Tunnel Vision II

What species of bird is this? More fun at: Union Bay Watch Larry … [Continue reading]
The Montlake Flyer

Download the current edition for news of your neighborhood. Montlake-Flyer-Winter-2021Download … [Continue reading]
Family Matters

Friends and Neighbors,Many of our common yard birds have somewhat subtle differences depending on their gender or age. Brush up on the differences at: https://unionbaywatch.blogspot.com/2021/03/family-matters.html Have a great day on Union … [Continue reading]
A Chickaree Resurgence

Are Douglas Squirrels moving back to Montlake? More in this week's post on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome! Larry … [Continue reading]
Helping other school communities during COVID
The Montlake community is a generous one! We have rallied to support food banks and our own local school during these extra challenging times. But of course, we are a relatively lucky and affluent community compared to some of our neighbors. One … [Continue reading]
Eagles Overhead

One of the challenges when we see an eagle overhead is trying to understand the who, what, and where is it going. This week's post tries to take some of the mystery out of our eagle sightings. Find out more on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day … [Continue reading]
Winter Waxwings

Last week, the Cedar Waxwings were visiting the Arboretum just as the storm moved in. I was lucky to see how they dealt with the snow and cold. I hope you enjoy the photos on:Union Bay WatchHave a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in … [Continue reading]
Seeing Spots

Can we identify individual Red-breasted Sapsuckers? More in this week's post on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the City and Black Birders are welcomes! Larry … [Continue reading]
A Diving Duck

Without a diving board how do ducks dive when sitting in the water? Find out more at: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome! Larry … [Continue reading]