Southern Lapwings prior to Mating
During Bird Fest, and only during the festival, Dry Creek Waterfowl Sanctuary in Port Angeles is a great spot to see and photograph birds, and to observe birding behavior.
Therefore, it’s not uncommon to witness birds doing what birds do…along with bees. Given that, these striking South American lapwings were not shy and took the opportunity to answer nature’s call and JUST DO IT! so to speak…
So when you think you’ve seen it all, just remember that Mother Nature is here to prove you wrong, and often to make you laugh.
Stunning birds. Question : Why “only during the festival” ?
Yes, they are stunning! Dry Creek is only open during the festival because it is also the home of the owners/caretakers and having visitors on a regular basis robs them of the time and effort involved in caring for the birds, and in conducting their research. The owners actually try NOT to promote or advertise their facility because of this, so if you are interested in seeing it, it would behoove you to sign up early next year.