Why would a leafless tree attract my attention more than this one? The answer 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 Big Leafless Maple
A Feathered Friend
It is always wonderful to come across an old friend after an extended absence. Sometimes, we have to hold our tongues when we notice that time has not been exactly friendly. I am thankful my friends provide me the same courtesy.
Since pileated woodpeckers and other avian species do not read my posts I feel a bit more free to explore the changes in my feathered friends. Read the results in this week’s post on:
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Larry
Elderberry Whine
Can you name three local species of birds which eat elderberries? You will be able to if you read this week’s post on:
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Larry
ps: I forgot to include cedar waxwings as one of the three species which eats elderberries, but they do eat them and they are a perfectly valid answer.
Nature’s Delight
Sometimes it feels like nature is teasing me. Showing me birds from a distance and then hiding them when I try to get close – until suddenly the reverse happens. See more on:
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Larry
A Helping Hand
This young pileated woodpecker could use a helping hand. Find out who has been helping and what you might learn from them. Read the story and see the photos on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature can always use a helping hand!
Larry
Teachable Moments
This photo does not truly represent this week’s post, plus it is not properly centered. Part of the bird isn’t even shown. In spite of all of that it is the photo which I found most compelling and I am not even sure why. Maybe it is the abnormal posture, or her shadow on the bark or the contrast between the bird and the bark or possibly the limited amount of sunlight. I don’t know. In any case, I hope you will follow the link below to see how Chip is stepping up and taking the time to teach his offspring.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Family Time
Storm, 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
Homeless In Seattle
This week’s post continues with the saga of Storm and Chip – two of our local pileated woodpeckers – and their adventures in Montlake and the Arboretum. Is Storm homeless once again? Read the latest update on:
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Larry
A Bathing Beauty | Union Bay Watch
This weeks’ post on Union Bay Watch shows a wet but refreshed pileated woodpecker. If you would like to see the photos please visit:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Note: I am sorry but I have been unable to get my lead photo to load on to Montlake.net.
Storm Watch | Union Bay Watch
Guess who is on Storm Watch near Foster Island? Have you noticed the ice covering Duck Bay? See the photos and read the latest on:
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Larry
