Category Archives: ornithology

~ The Evasive Marsh Wren ~

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

From the middle of a thicket of vines, or on the ground amid dense marsh grass, a rattled trill calls out in defiance of my presence. Wrens are notorious for sounding like they are scolding – this one seems more … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Small Beauties ~

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we navigate onward. Please mask-up and stay safe.🐾

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~ Report from the Edge of a Continent ~ Eagles ~

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

On my beach walk this morning, there were at least 10 Bald Eagles waiting near and vying for a place to feast at the carcass of a Pacific White-sided Dolphin (not endangered) that had washed ashore at high tide. Several … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #144: Taking Flight ~

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina dished up a favorite subject for me with this challenge! I’m in Long Beach, WA – USA and have been enjoying listening to songbirds and taking photos. Though I have a vast catalog of shots I could use, I … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Red-breasted Merganser ~

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Report from the Edge of a Continent ~

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we navigate onward. Please mask-up and stay safe.🐾

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we navigate onward. Mask-up and stay safe.🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 133: My Photography Journey ~

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Growing up I was influenced by my Grandfather Twitchell, who absolutely loved Polaroid cameras (immediate gratification!), and my Dad, who studied lenses and used light meters to take photos when he was hunting on horseback in the Cascade and Blue … Continue reading →