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Thankful

December 2, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

I am certainly thankful that our local Bald Eagles can find adequate food on Union Bay and Montlake Cut. Read this post to find out if Monty and Marsha are beginning to rebuild there nest (again) for next Spring’s eggs. Visit:

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Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the City!

Larry

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Filed Under: Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Bald Eagles, Nest Building

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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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!

Larry

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

Goldie?

November 10, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

Is our local Pileated Woodpecker pair still in business as winter approaches? Is the female of the pair still Goldie? Learn more at:

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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!

Larry

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Louis’ Debut

November 3, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

This week’s post contains my first ever photos of an American White Pelican on Union Bay. Can you guess why I call him Louis? The answer and more at:

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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!

Larry

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An Odd Waterfowl

October 20, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

Is it a duck, a goose or a swan? I think this bird will challenge you to rethink how we define at least two out of the three. I hope you enjoy this week’s post on:

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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!

LArry

(I really wanted to answer the question with, ‘No, Its Superbird!’)

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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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Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!

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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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch

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

Growing Expectations

September 7, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

This week’s post is about Rama, our newest Osprey on Union Bay. She is growing up quick and hopefully rising to the challenges she must face. Read more at:

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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!

Larry

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Filed Under: Montlake Flyer, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: migration, Osprey

Life on the Lilies

August 25, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

During late August, one of my favorite Lily Pad visitors appears in full force. See for yourself in this week’s post on:

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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!

Larry

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Belted Kingfisher, Green Heron

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