This week’s post features two osprey with broken branches. The first is just a few weeks old and the other may be its grandfather. Read the story at:
Also, consider this a personal invitation to attend the Monday meeting with Friends of Arboretum Creek. Come, speak up and help restore our local stream.
Will Hope and Stewart be able to defend their young from our local Bald Eagles? My best answers in this week’s post on:
By the way, do not overlook the invitation to attend the first Friends of Arboretum Creek community meeting (toward the end of the post). Your help could make all the difference for our local habitat!
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Is this an adult American Crow or a young bird? Parents sometimes defend their young so it might be helpful to know which is which. Learn more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
There have been some surprising new developments among Union Bay Osprey. I hope you enjoy the updates at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
On the other hand, we earth-bound creatures must peer through the leaves and the shadows and take our best guess concerning the number of eaglets in the nest. (Luckily, it is a short walk to Montlake Cut.) Learn more in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
The beauty of a prospective mate may be a female Wood Duck’s top priority in January. However, by May things have definitely changed! More at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post covers a curious interaction between a Crow and a Garter Snake. It did not turn out as I expected. More on:
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Larry
Growing up can be challenging whether you are a human or a Cooper’s Hawk. Sometimes circumstances force us to mature a bit early. Is this young bird, who we call Percy, up to the challenge? More on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post is a who-done-it? Read the story and see if we both come to the same conclusion. Click on:
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Larry
This week’s post contrasts the early-season nesting behavior of our local Great Blue Herons with our Bald Eagles. Hopefully, my photos and descriptions help to shed some light on these somewhat obscure avian activities. These were first time observations for me. More at:
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!
Larry