It is the first day of winter and it looks like it. Wet, sloppy snow coming down turning everything white. Not sure how much we will get or it will stay, temperature not quite at freezing. If it does stay, I’ll get pictures, but right now we will settle for the last couple of days of fall which were actually quit nice.
All was very peaceful over at the log bay Saturday morning,
This young Bald Eagle was enjoying breakfast on the shore, directly below the bench
There were several groups of Trumpeter Swan, this pair were over by one side, they were stirring up the bottom with their feet which is why there were also Common Merganser hanging with them to pick up any tidbits
While just out front, the large family was doing the same thing but accompanied by Goldeneyes
Up the other way 7 Great Blue Heron were hanging out. Seven seems to be the number of choice this year when it comes to heron
Sunday morning it was another, or perhaps the same, young eagle doing the entertainment. He started out on the end of the top log, then worked his way down...
Then peering intently into the water, he suddenly jumped in...
Swam back to the log
Also at the log bay, but less obvious, was a family of Anna’s Hummingbirds. Most too deep in the shrub to get a picture but this female perched in sight for a minute or two.
Also on the walk back we had seen a flock of Pine Siskin take off. This would be the reason why. A Sharp shin Hawk looking for lunch.
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ReplyDeleteHi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Diana. I've been reading your blog for about a month - I came across it while searching for the information on Bald Eagles in the Harrison Mills area and your posts are very beautiful and informative about the wildlife in the Chehalis River Estuary. You are so lucky to see it every day! Thank you for sharing your findings and pictures :)
I was thinking of visiting Eagle Point Community Park from Vancouver this coming weekend or next week to experience that majestic view of dozens of eagles congregating on the riverbanks to feed on the spawning salmon. Are they still there in large numbers and close enough to photograph them? Your last post suggests you saw only two (if not one) birds. Has the snowstorm made them leave the area? Is there a chance to see groups of eagles or this season's show is over? I'll be grateful for your expert advice.
Thank you.
Diana