At our home on the Long Beach Peninsula, Washington State USA, the birds are my main attraction. Though there are many other wild creatures, I rarely see them close enough to photograph unless they are no longer living. Seals and whales have washed up on the shore, and in the night I have heard (but not seen) live coyotes and tree frogs. Consequently, resident Black-tailed Mule Deer are a delight to see and photograph.
I have encountered the local Black Bears in person once, and again from a distance. I prefer from a distance!
To qualify as wildlife doesn’t mean being a red-blooded mammal! Many of the creatures I encounter on my excursions are insects and critters of the sea. Here are but a few.
Still, what I love most is the abundance of bird life on this peninsula at the western edge of the continent. I have delved into observing, photographing then doing research on the birds I’ve seen so that often I can identify them when I see them again. The older I get, the more important it is to me to learn!
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Great selection Lindy! I love your sea critters and birds. The bear adds excitement. Great post!!
Thank you, Anne. Sorry I’m so late responding – I’ve been dealing with a virus and no energy for a couple weeks now.
The Pacific Northwest is so abundant with wildlife. Your words with your photos are so inviting, Lindy. I love the eagle and the bear.
Thank you so much! Sorry I’m late getting back to you. Been dealing with a virus and zero energy for about two weeks. On the mend now!
No worries. Blogging is about our free time. Our me time. Glad you are on the mend.
These are so photogenic. But these deer are so amazing. Anita
Thank you, Anita! I’m so late getting back to you because I have been dealing with a virus and no energy for a couple weeks. Doing better now!
Hope it all goes well with you Lindy. .
Thanks for sharing these images. Anita
Beautiful creatures all Lindy – and you are so right, there are as many sea creatures as there are on land and in the air! I’m so sorry to see your note to Anne about your friend. Thinking of you.
Great photos. Love that capture of the eagle and vulture. Sorry to hear about your friend.
Thank you, John. I love that one too. Sorry I’m so late responding. Have had a virus and no energy for a couple weeks now.
Sorry to hear. Get well soon! But take it easy in the meantime.
Amazing what is found living around us when we pay attention.
So true, Lulu!
One of your best posts. Your artist’s eye and your curiosity about the world make a great team!
Thank you, Jill. Sorry I’m so late responding. Came down with the virus and had no energy at all!