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The Hidden lives of Herons

April 7, 2019 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

This week’s post contrasts the early-season nesting behavior of our local Great Blue Herons with our Bald Eagles. Hopefully, my photos and descriptions help to shed some light on these somewhat obscure avian activities.  These were first time observations for me. 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: Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Mating, Nest Building

Excaliber

March 25, 2017 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

EB2R6778Can you see a color difference between these two birds? The colors of the their offspring are even more different. Compare on:

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Larry

 

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: cooper's hawks, Mating, nesting, nestlings

Making Memories

February 18, 2017 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

354A5544Whenever eagles call it all sounds about the same to me. However, this week when Eva told Albert it was time to pay attention – his response was obvious and immediate. Maybe it is not what she says but how she says it. Clearly, it is all still a mystery to me. See more on:

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Larry

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Filed Under: 520, Montlake Flyer, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: 520 Light Poles, Bald Eagles, Mating

Family Time

June 3, 2016 by Larry Hubbell Leave a Comment

EB2R0725Storm, our local pileated woodpecker, had a tough winter but her spring is looking up. See the photos and learn about the latest additions to her life on:

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Larry

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Union Bay Watch | The Heart of a Tiger

January 3, 2016 by Larry Hubbell 2 Comments

EB2R5324Two male hummingbirds have staked out their claims to a particular yellow-flowering berberis in the Winter Garden. See the photos and read the story of their competition and potential reproductive activities. On:

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Larry

 

 

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Filed Under: Arboretum, Union Bay Watch Tagged With: Anna's Hummingbird, Arboretum, feeding, Fighting, Mating, territorial dispute, Winter Flowers, Winter Garden

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