This week’s post covers a half a dozen birds of prey photographed around Union Bay. One of them is this young Barred Owl from the Arboretum. The owl shows us that it has learned find its own food. Actually, if you look closely at the photo above you can see a tiny bit of proof. Can you guess which other predators were photographed? To see more about who is eating and what is on the menu please visit Union Bay Watch.
A Mystical Isle of Puffins | Union Bay Watch
Puffins are one of the most alluring birds on the planet. The bad news is I have never seen one on Union Bay. The good news is they are relatively close by (as the crow flies). If you would like to see the photos and learn how to visit the Puffins click on Union Bay Watch.
Independence Day
How does this photo of Eva inspire you to think about our country and our future? See more photos of Eva and other birds in flight. See a local bird in the nest and just before its Independence Day. Visit Union Bay Watch.
Owls and Other Mysteries
What do the Barred Owls do as the sun falls below the treetops? How many young Barred Owls are growing up in the Arboretum this year? Do you know if Great Blue Herons are nesting near Union Bay this year? You can find the answers to some of these questions on Union Bay Watch and in other cases maybe you can solve the mysteries. See the photos on Union Bay Watch.
The Graduates
We all noticed the process of graduation at the University of Washington this weekend however did you notice that similar activities were commencing in the Arboretum and Interlaken Park? If you would like to learn more about the nature’s educational process follow this link to Union Bay Watch.
New Life in Interlaken
Elvis and Priscilla have new young that are rapidly growing and getting ready to leave the nest. These young woodpeckers are a lot less aggressive than the crows and better looking as well. Inspect the photos, meet your new neighbors and learn their names as well on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Duckling Delight
This morning near Elderberry Island a female mallard was teaching her three ducklings how to survive in the wild world of Union Bay. Until they learn to fly Union Bay is their whole world and learning quickly is critical to their survival. See their progress on Union Bay Watch.
Priscilla’s in the Park | 520 Eagle Update
Priscilla (the mate of Elvis) is out of the nest and feeding in the Arboretum. These are my first photos of her in over two months as she has been in nesting mode. She and Eva (the 520 eagle) have created a couple of birding mysteries. Read more about them on Union Bay Watch.
Larry
Eaglet Watch | May Flowers
This week’s post is about waiting for the eaglets to arrive and identifying native flowers while we wait. If you are up for the challenge take a look on Union Bay Watch.
Larry
A Duckling’s Leap | Union Bay Watch
This little duckling faced a difficult dilemma earlier this week. “Do I leap off a log, fives time my height, in order to keep up with my mother and siblings, or do I try to find a safer, slower and lower way to the water.” See the photos and find out what happened at: Union Bay Watch.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Larry
