This post shows comparisons of seasonal and age-related plumage changes in Great Blue Herons. More at:
Union Bay Watch
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
Striking
On Nesting
Do you know what bird species built this nest? The answer is in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
A Snow Day
How are the local Union Bay birds adapting to our snow. See the photos and look for changes in their behavior at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
The Eagles Return
Our newest pair of Union Bay eagles, Monty and Marsha, have returned to Union Bay. My latest photos and observations can be seen at:
Thank you to Susan for the early heads-up regarding the eagle’s return!
Have a great day on Union Bay…were nature lives in the city!
Larry
A Moment In Time
This time of year it seems like most of the birds I see are juveniles e.g. young birds trying to learn to find food and survive on their own. With Fall fast approaching they are racing the calendar as they attempt to master their survival skills. Learn how you can help them in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Duck, Duck, Heron
Have you ever seen a Great Blue Heron floating like a duck? How many Osprey are in the Union Bay nest? More photos, questions and answers in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Signals Crossed
This Great Blue Heron certainly got his signals crossed this week. Read more about avian body language in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
ps: If you happen to spot the Pileated Woodpeckers anywhere around Montlake, during the next couple of weeks, I would certainly love a high-speed email at:
ldhubbell@comcast.net
Thank you! It feels like they have been playing hard to get this year.
The Boring Bittern
This week, for only the second time in six years, I was able to photograph an American Bittern on Union Bay. I wonder if it is here to spend the winter. One hundred years ago they used to nest here on Union Bay. It would certainly be wonderful if we could entice them to return. See more in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry