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  • The spruce and alders were blanketed by snow.  A storm clouds were down over the mountains and fresh snow was falling.  The white laced alders against the spruce background created an interesting pattern.
    Winter wonderland on Iron Horse Trai...jpg
  • Rough-legged Hawks feed in agricultural areas during winter.
    Roung-legged Hawk shows its belly-Sk...jpg
  • A small raft of Goldeneyes pass along the shore.  The adult female has the yellow-orage bill.  The adult males have the white cresent moon at the base of their bill.  Several first winter birds are also present.
    Barrows Goldeneyes -Mukilteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • The flock moved out from the piers when the ferry pulled into the dock.  Many of the birds are pushing a small wall of water in front of them.  Nice mixed group of adults and first winter birds.
    Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-Mukilteo...jpg
  • A group of Barrows Goldeneyes swim by that includes adult males and females and first winter birds.  They are highly alert to possible danger as they swim along.
    Barrows Goldeneyes -Mukilteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • Rough-legged Hawks are regular wintering birds in agricultural area in western Washington.
    Rough-legged Hawk waits for a mouse ...jpg
  • The sun started to poke through the clouds giving bright contrast to the landscape.  Fog continued to flow through the valley below Kendal Peak.  Snowshoers were enjoying the hike up the trail.
    Kendal Peak Trail-Kendall Peaks Lake...jpg
  • A Rough-legged Hawek peers into the grass in search of prey.
    Rough-legged Hawk-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • Two inches of fresh snow fell during the night and had blanketed the trees in white.  The pond was still open.  The scene was quiet with no wind or birds calling.  Light snow was falling.
    Fresh snow coats the trees-Hyak-Mt. ...jpg
  • A mixed group of scoters and goldeneyes rest between feeding dives.  Note the young glaucous-winged gull with them.  If a duck surfaced with a mussel, the gull would attempt to steal it from them.  The duck would immediately dive to protect its morsel.
    Barrows Goldeneyes and Surf Scoters-...jpg
  • The female bufflehead surfaced from a dive.  A few water droplets stayed on her back as she rested a few seconds before her next dive.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The cardinal cocked its head sideways.  I couldn't tell if it was worrying about something above or looking to the ground.  The heavy snow could make a sneak attack by a hawk easier.
    Male Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hillandal...jpg
  • Snow flacks settled briefly on the cardinals back.  She still had snow on her bill from you rooting in the snow below the bush for possible seeds.
    Female Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hilland...jpg
  • A Tundra Swan rests on the feeding grounds
    Adult Tundra Swan-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • Tundra Swan pairs fly together between feeding and roosting areas.
    Pair of Tundra Swans fly by-Skagit F...jpg
  • The gull walked back and forth across the lawn almost as if it was a lawn mower although it didn't follow systemati lines.  It was clearly searching for grubs and other food items in the grass.  I never saw it catch anything in the time I watched.
    Ringed-billed Gull-Green Lake-Seattl...jpg
  • The pattern formed by the branches extending down into the water was fascinating and the female shoeveler sleeping on one foot added an interesting element to the picture.
    Female Shoveler-Green Lake-Seattle-9...jpg
  • Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The junco had its fleathers fluffed to give it more insolation fromt he cold and the snow rested on its back withou melting.  The bird didn't seem to mind the snow and peacefully sat for several minutes.
    Dark-eyed Junco on azelia branch.-De...jpg
  • The Bald Eagle sat on a branch gazing out across the marsh.  It stayed on the branch for several hours allowing people to study it carefully.  Its powerful beak and tallons were obvious.
    Bald Eagle looks over its shoulder-B...jpg
  • The Snowy Owl rested peacefully on a dead branch just above the grassland-marsh.  It ocassionally looked lazily from side to side.
    Snowy Owl rests_.jpg
  • The Tundra Swan took off away from me and then circle back around and flew right over me.  I was able enjoy the beauty and grace of its flight as it climbed up from the field and headed off.  Watching the grace and athletic ability of this bird helps one appreciate why swans are considered so wonderful.
    An Adult Tundra Swan in flight-Skagi...jpg
  • The snow storm moved across Keechelus Lake covering the trees in white.  This created an abstract setting.
    A snow storm masked the spruce fores...jpg
  • The red alders are forming catkins and buds are beginning to swell.
    Alder catkins and leaf buds-Green La...jpg
  • This pair traveled close together as the other birds flowed back and forth around them.  It made me wonder if they were already paired for the coming year and would travel north together when spring arrived.
    American Widgen Pair-Green Lake-Seat...jpg
  • Three mergansers work the shallow water just out from shore looking for fish.
    Hooded Mergansers-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The dove looked over its shoulder as if to see if it needed to worry about me.  It decided I was not a threat and sat as I passed.
    Morning Dove in snow storm-Deneane H...jpg
  • The cardinal was tense and alert as it paused on the exposed branch before flying off into the bushes.  The heavy snowing created a white background behind the bird.
    Female Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hilland...jpg
  • Notice the lobbed toes of the Coot as it stands on the branch.
    Coot stands on branch-Green Lake-Sea...jpg
  • The male Red-winged Blackbird was displaying and calling vigorously from a cattail perch.  The displays were to keep other mailes out and attrack prospective mates.
    Red-winged Blackbird on cattail-Gree...jpg
  • The Snowy Owl stood upright on the edge fo the stump, looking gradually from one side to another.  Its eyes partially closed and seemed to be just enjoying the morning.
    Snowy Owl gazes from large stump.jpg
  • Tundra Swans feed in fallow fields on roots and tubers.
    Tundra Swan feeding in a fallow fiel...jpg
  • A raft of scoters have formed off shore and are beginning to move toward shore.
    Raft of Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-...jpg
  • Three Surf Scotters move in close to shore before beginning to feed.  The femail leads the group with two males along side.  The bill and head pattern on the males is quite distinctive for this species.
    Surf Scoters portrait-Mukilteo Ferry...jpg
  • The ducks were startled by something and had their heads held high alert for possible danger.
    Barrows Goldeneyes and Surf Scoters ...jpg
  • The mass moved one way and then another almost as if all the individuals were connected by a magical cord.
    American Widgens-Green Lake-Seattle-...jpg
  • Resting but keeping one eye open to watch for posible danger.  This pair of shovelers was along the shore and seemed to ignore the walkers right above them on the paved trail unless one stopped right there.  It must be a difficutl place to rest.
    Shovelor Pair sleeping-Green Lake-Se...jpg
  • Shovelors-Green Lake-Seattle-8834.jpg
  • A female Bufflehead pauses on the surface between feeding dives.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Light ripples were coming across the water as I watched the reflections of the clouds and sky pass when I noticed a coot moving into the scene.  Its silhouete created a nice ankor to the scene.
    Cloud Reflections and American Coot-...jpg
  • Cloud Reflections-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The purple sheen on the grackes head and back reflected the white snow making its feathers very distinctive.
    Common Grackle-Deneane Home-Hillanda...jpg
  • Male House Sparrow-Deneane Home-Hill...jpg
  • The Snort-eared Owl fly on the stump and looked intently across the marsh.  It must of seen something because it quickly flew over the grass, hovering briefly, before flying on.
    Short-eared Owl hunts from a perch.jpg
  • The sparrow jumped up from under a bush as we walked by and looked intently at us.  Quickly it decided were were not a threat and dropped back to the ground to feed.
    White-crowned Sparrow peers out from...jpg
  • Maintaining feathers in critical for birds.  This Snowy Owl worked on the feathers of its wing and breast, gradually pulling them and stratighting barbules
    Snowy Owl preens its feathers.jpg
  • A few skiers were headed down the trail while fresh snow was falling.  The trees melted into the snow.  The tranquil atmosphere made me pause in my hike.
    Iron Horse Trail covered in white-Hy...jpg
  • An adult common goldeney swims between two horned grebes and into a goldend reflection on the water.
    Horned Grebes and male Common Golden...jpg
  • Shovelor Pair-Green Lake-Seattle-024...jpg
  • Male Shovelor-Green Lake-Seattle-899...jpg
  • This grackle may be wishing it had not come north so soon.  They had only been around a few days before the big snow storm moved through.
    Common Grackle-Deneane Home-Hillanda...jpg
  • The junco flew on to the branch and piered down toward the ground aparently looking for where next to go.  It sat for only a brief second before dropping down to the ground below the branch.
    Dark-eyed Junco -Deneane Home-Hilla...jpg
  • The old lilly stock provided a good perch above the ground in my garden.  The White-throated Sparrow was very alert to my movements and only stayed for a few seconds.
    White-throated Sparrow -Deneane Hom...jpg
  • The white-throated sparrow flew up from feeding along the ground when it saw me coming.  It sat for a few minutes before flying off to other parts.
    White-throated Sparrow -Deneane Hom...jpg
  • Something startled the group, causing them to run across the water, rapidly flapping their wings to take off.
    Fying Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-Mu...jpg
  • The flock was whistling loudly in the water beside the path when all of a sudden individuals began to jump up to cross the path toward the ball field where they began to graze intensely on the grass.
    American Widgens-Green Lake-Seattle-...jpg
  • The Bufflehead sat on the surface for a few seconds after she poped up from her last dive.  I watched carefully as she prepared to dive and noticed that she spreads her tail as a large paddle and pusing hard down to propel her up and straight down on a dive.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The song sparrow looked directly at me and appeared to wonder what I was and why was I there.  Its long toes and claws easily wrap around the twig.
    Song Sparrow-Deneane Home-Hillandale...jpg
  • The blue jay was not happy that I was around.  It glared at me over its shoulder in hopes that I would go back into the house so it could fly to the feeder.  It had been snowing for more than a day and the birds were hungry for easy pickings.
    Blue Jay-Deneane Home-Hillandale-079...jpg
  • Snow had built up on the branches except where they were protected from above.  This provided some protection for this white-throated sparrow and it sat for a while.
    White-throated Sparrow -Deneane Hom...jpg
  • The snow was coming down heavily and the birds were actively looking for food.  This sparrow landed on the branch knocking snow from it and waited to drop down into the feeding flock.
    White-throated Sparrow on dogwood br...jpg
  • A pair of Tundra Swans fly from a feeding area.
    Flying Tundra Swan Pair-Skagit Flats...jpg
  • The Snow Geese pair spread their wings to begin to slow themselves down as they descended to land amongst other geese.  They dropped their feet and spread their toes to give additional drag.  When they touched the ground, it was as if they had gently stepped onto the grass; as graceful as an Olympic gymnast.
    Snow Goose Pair-Skagit Flats-Mt Vern...jpg
  • The sun glowed lightly through the storm clouds.  Snow showers obscured the view in the distance creating a serene setting.
    Keechelus Lake frozen over-Hyak-Mt. ...jpg
  • Four horned grebes rest between dives for food.  The morning sun created a brilliant reflection of the pier.
    Horned Grebes-Langley-Whidbey Island...jpg
  • A mixed group of scoters and goldeneyes rest between feeding dives.  Note the young glaucous-winged gull with them.  If a duck surfaced with a mussel, the gull would attempt to steal it from them.  The duck would immediately dive to protect its morsel.
    Raft of Sea Ducks at Mukiteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • A group of Surf Scoters drift in past the end of the pier heading toward a feeding area.
    Surf Scoters and dock pylons-Mukilte...jpg
  • Something startled the feeding flock causing them to raise their heads and excitedly whistle.  I looked to see if an eagle or hawk was near by or whether it was a passing dog.  I could not tell and the flock went back to feeding in a few seconds indicating they did not feel it was serious.
    American Widgens-Green Lake-Seattle-...jpg
  • Creek from Lake Julius-Lake Julius-A...jpg
  • The Bald Eagle suddenly turned hard to its left and crossed in front of us.  We could see the power of its flight and its expression appeared almost serious.  Mud seemed to be on its bill and its eyes looked straight forward.  Its body arched as it sharply banked in the turn.
    Flying Bald Eagle-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • I spotted this Eurasian Widgen in the flock of American Widgens.  It blended in quite well and I only saw it when I looked carefuly through the several hundred birds in the group.
    Eurasian Widgen with American Widgen...jpg
  • The pair activily dove together searching for fish.  I never saw one surface with a fish.  Some dives lasted 15 or 20 seconds and they would resurface several dozen yards from where they dove.  Notice the water droplets on the bill and feathers of the femail from her last dive.
    Hooded Mergansers-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Blue sky suddening appeared and the rain stopped.  The light on the alders made them shine and the mountain peak in the background stood out.
    Alders along the Mountain Loop Road-...jpg
  • The sun started to peak through the clouds as it continued to rain lightly.  As I was looking up river, an American Dipper flew into the picture and began to take a bath in the shallow water before flying up river.
    Storm along the Stillaguamish River-...jpg
  • The pattern of moss, snow, and bark on the alders were enticing against the background.  Light rain was starting to melt the snow.
    Alders against the river backdrop-Mo...jpg
  • Chunks of ice remain on the rocks in the creek.  I wondered if the creek was a little higher when the ice formed and the current level was not melting it.
    Ice over rocks in the creek-Mountain...jpg
  • The fog flowed down the valley in waves and the sun made it stand out against the continuing storm on the mountain.
    Clearing storm along the Stillaguami...jpg
  • I wondered what animal had traveled across the snow.  The set of footprints were spaced several feet apart suggesting the animal was running.
    Animal tracks across the snow-Mounta...jpg
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