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On the Fence

March 6, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

This week’s post is not about indecision. Please be decisive and choose to enjoy the post and protect our local wrens.

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Bewick's Wren, Long-billed Marsh Wren, Marsh Wren, Pacific Wren, Seattle Wren, Winter Wren

Silent and Subtle

February 23, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

This week’s post is about an bird species that can be uncommonly silent, subtle and intelligent. I hope you enjoy the post at:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Common Raven

Leap Frog

February 2, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

Why does this exquisite little bird make frogs come to mind? More in this week’s post on:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: American Bullfrog, Pacific Tree Frog, Townsend's Warbler

A Snow Challenge

January 19, 2020 by Larry Hubbell 2 Comments

Surprisingly, Anna’s Hummingbirds deal with cold weather differently than most other hummingbirds. I hope you enjoy the post on:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird

A Winter Thrush

January 12, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

I find Varied Thrush to be elusive but surprisingly not uncommon around Union Bay in the winter. I hope you enjoy the post!

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A Holiday Feast

January 1, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

This week’s post may provide you with a whole new concept for sharing a holiday feast. I hope you enjoy it!

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Anna's Hummingbird, Belted Kingfisher, Black-capped Chickadee, Eastern Gray Squirrels, Sapsuckers

The Raven’s Return

November 17, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

Did the Ravens nest in the Arboretum this year? Are they here to stay? More questions, photos, and some answers at:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Common Raven

A Frugivoracious Thunger

October 12, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

I think the Cedar Waxwings inspire my creativity. However, I need a linguist to decide if I came up with one and half or two new words in this week’s post. Why don’t you see what you think? Please visit:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Montlake Flyer, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Brown Creeper, Cedar Waxwing

Enamored

September 30, 2019 by Larry Hubbell 4 Comments

Sometimes, things are not at all what they seem and sometimes it just takes a bit for the obvious to hit. I hope you enjoy this week’s post!

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Larry

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Headless in Seattle

September 14, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

The title for this week’s post is in honor of Friday the 13th and this odd looking photo. I am hoping the head grows back quickly! More at:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Montlake Flyer, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Barred Owl

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