This is a spotted towhee, one of the birds we’ve heard serenade lately. He got into it, throwing his head back and cutting loose with song.
Songster
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Mating season
We’ve had the pleasure of seeing many eagles lately, on the wing and perched in trees. This is a mating pair that we have seen regularly at Dungeness Recreation Area, vocalizing and hunting. They’re smart enough to not perch near trails or roads, so no close ups.
Exposed
Our unusually heavy snows last month somewhat transformed the landscape. Grasslands at the Dungeness Recreation Area were flattened and some areas of brush lowered under the snow’s weight. These deer would normally be hidden to their shoulders by grass.
Golden-crowned sparrow
Even when you can get up close it’s amazing how well some of our little birds can blend into the surroundings.
Christmas in March
We found this decorated tree by the side of a trail we hadn’t walked for months. I have no idea how long we’ve missed seeing it.
A little chickadee
Warm, sunny days seemed to fill the air again with bird song. Little flocks of black-capped chickadees had a great time flitting from one branch to the next. I could hear but only briefly see them.
Isn’t that a sweet bird name? Chickadee.
Got cookies?
Sometimes dogs like people for themselves. Sometimes it’s just about the cookies in pockets. Why pretend otherwise?