This week’s post covers interactions between our new, nesting Purple Martins and some of the previously established species. See the story on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Purple Martins
Cutter Thrives
This week’s post covers the next steps in Cutter’s return to his parents, Monty and Marsha, our local Montlake Cut Bald Eagle pair.
Also, in this post, Friends of Arboretum Creek asks for your help in inspiring the King County Council to proceed with a design grant to restore Arboretum Creek. After you read the details, please take a few moments to help make a big difference!
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!
Larry
The Council Member’s Email Addresses are:
larry.gossett@kingcounty.gov
rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov
kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov
jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov
dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov
claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov
pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov
joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov
reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov
Cutter and Bay
Can you guess who is who and which one has been away from home? More in this week’s post on:
Larry
The Mystery in the Marsh
This week’s post is all about the Marsh Wren and its most mysterious marking. Take a look and please leave a comment if you think of a solution to the mystery.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Rama – The Young Osprey
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.
Larry
Hope’s Challenge
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
The Challenges of Youth
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
Osprey – Hope
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
Counting Eaglets
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
Ducklings First
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
