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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

An Eagle’s IQ

February 9, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

How smart are Bald Eagles? Are Monty and Marsha smarter than average? Review the evidence in this week’s post at:

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Larry

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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

Never Say Never

January 25, 2020 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

After the stripes are gone, how can you tell a young Cedar Waxwing from an adult? More at:

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Larry

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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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Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch

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

A Gift for the Future

December 21, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

Nature is a priceless gift we provide for future generations. I wonder, Is it wrong to view nature as gift when it should be considered a birth right deserved by every generation? More on:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Montlake Flyer, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: American Crow, Arboretum Creek, Friends of Arboretum Creek, Red-tailed Hawk

A Bum Deal

December 9, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

Friends and Neighbors,

Is the dark coloring on the rear-end of male, dabbling ducks in breeding plumage random or consistent, camouflage or a proclamation? Do your own assessment at:

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Larry

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Filed Under: Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Dabbling Ducks, diving ducks

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