Last week was my first visit to one of the most unique places on the planet. There were bald eagles in every direction. Learn which part of your body is most like an eagle’s alula in this week’s post on:
Happy Holidays
Larry
Flamingo Fantasy
Can you guess why these birds made me think of flamingos?
Find out why in the latest post on:
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Larry
A Genetic Surprise
Seeing this bird in the Arboretum could not have been more of a surprise if a sparkling shaft of sunlight had suddenly shone down and illuminated the little bird. Read the short story full of surprises on:
Have a great day in Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
A Birding Challenge
This beautiful bird was not seen around Union Bay. This week’s post will offer you lots of hints and encouragement if you would like to figure out where this photo was taken. Actually, you will just be looking for the nearest well-known U.S. city. Even if you ignore the challenge, I hope you will find the Spring photos refreshing and heart warming.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Learning…
This green heron was seen yesterday just west of Foster Island. What skill do you think this young heron is attempting to learn? I suspect you are going to be surprised. Learn more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay!
Larry
A New Fall Fashion
What is a Flicker’s favorite food? Do they have a fashion sense? What color is their underwear? See more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
A Little Brown Bird
It can be easy to lump all little brown birds into a single category and think of them as being nearly identical. It turns out that even subtle differences can become obvious once you begin to see the birds for who they really are. Is this bird most closely related to a sparrow, swallow or robin? Find out more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where natures lives in the city!
Larry
Looking For Lefty
Is this Lefty? Has he found a mate? Will he survive his dietary selections? Will we have little Lefties around Montlake in the Spring? Explore these questions and see the photos on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where Lefty lives in the city!
Larry
Have A Great Day
Last week, for the first time ever, I got to see a Great Horned Owl in the Arboretum! Do you know the key differences between a Barred and a Great Horned Owl? Since you have a chance of seeing both in the Arboretum you might want to read today’s post on:
Have a GREAT day!
Larry
Just Add Salt
It is amazing how adding a little salt to the water can dramatically change which species choose to inhabit an area. If the warming continues, I wonder how long it will be before salt water flows over The Locks and into Union Bay. In the meantime enjoy a much happier salt water interaction on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
