Tag Archives: pacific ocean

~ Report from the Edge of a Continent ~

Easter morning is sunny and calm. White-crowned Sparrows call from trees along the Discovery Trail, and an immature Bald Eagle sweeps above me with a fish in its talons. As I crest the berm to the beach, low tide and … Continue reading

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~ Social Distancing Made Easy ~

As it turns out, my husband and I have been staying at our condominium in Long Beach, WA the past ten days, while the Corona virus pandemic has evolved. When Governor Inslee announced a “stay in place” order last Monday, … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Lens-Artist Weekly Photo Challenge: Chaos ~

Koyannisqatsi, a Hopi Indian word meaning “life out of balance,” is the theme of my response to Leya’s challenge. Last spring, as Gray Whales migrated from Mexico to Alaska, 121 were found washed up on west coast beaches, including one … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #84: Narrow ~

Three years ago Creighton and I took ownership of our condominium at The Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. Photographing the birds that I see when we are there, keeps me curious and always learning. For Amy’s challenge this week, I’ve … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Winter Bald Eagles ~

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~ Ruddy Turnstone ~

In response to my end-of year favorites post, Steve Morey of theoutershores blog, wondered what the Ruddy Turnstone I featured might be eating. Since I had were a few more nice snaps of the bird, here is a gallery. “Ruddy … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Starting with a Clean Slate ~

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~ Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #77: Best in Show 2019 ~

Birds are clearly the stars in my 2019 roundup of favorite photos. To me, these captures reveal the grace, beauty, power and stunning adaptability of our avian co-creatures. Brown Pelicans rest in the surf on their way north in early … Continue reading

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