Tag Archives: birds

~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge: #13 Look Up ~

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

When I start to feel down, I tell myself to look up and find light coming through those clouds, and to remember the ancient adage: “And this, too, shall pass away.” In spring, a bright blue sky glimpsed through fresh … Continue reading →

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~ Feeding Fledgling Flicker ~

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

This morning I was treated to a close-up view of a Northern (Red-Shafted) Flicker bringing it’s fledgling in for some easy grub from my suet feeder. There are other fledglings being introduced to the deck feeding stations, and the … Continue reading →

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~ Beach Walk Sights ~ WPC: Liquid ~

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Weather and tide shape the landscape of every walk I take along the beach. Birds, folks, critters and flotsam observed along the way add context and generate questions about the ever-changing scene. Over the past year my understanding and appreciation … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, nature, ornithology, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography, weekly photo challenge | Tagged bald eagle, birds, brown pelican, ornithology, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography, The Breakers, Velella velella, weekly photo challenge | 7 Comments

~ Along The Marsh Trail ~

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

There isn’t nearly as much marsh in front of The Breakers at Long Beach, WA – USA this year as last, and what remains is shrinking to meadow daily. Still, Mallards are raising their chicks in what water there is! … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, nature, outdoors, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography | Tagged birds, mallard, nature, outdoors, pacific northwest, photography, red-wing blackbird, savannah sparrow, The Breakers | 2 Comments

~ WPC: Smile ~

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

When I walk the trails between The Breakers and the Pacific Ocean, I am filled with a sense of wonder and discovery. There is always something different or new to hear and see. Like this bird perched on top of … Continue reading →

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~ Rising Crow ~ WPC: Sunrise – Sunset ~

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

If you browse my WordPress site you will find many lovely sunset photos taken at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA – USA. However, in this challenge I’ve decided to opt for a subtle sunrise shot taken on a morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, birds, nature, outdoors, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged birds, clark's tree, corps of discovery, nature, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography, sculpture, travel, weekly photo challenge | 1 Comment

~ Weekly Photo Challenge: I’d Rather Be… ~

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Upon my retirement over five years ago, my time has been mine to manage. When I think “I’d rather be…” I have to say “…and what/who is stopping me?” As I scrolled through my ever-expanding email inbox this morning, I … Continue reading →