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Category Archives: Nature and wildlife
July 2014 Update: Thornton Creek Confluence Project
The South Fork of Thornton Creek flows eastward through culverts under 35th Ave NE at NE 107th Street in Meadowbrook. Work is underway this summer to widen and improve this channel of Thornton Creek. Instead of a straight, vegetation-choked channel, … Continue reading
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Tagged fish, Seattle, Thornton Creek Watershed System
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The Great Backyard Bird Count 2014
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as fifteen minutes (or as … Continue reading
The Seattle Archipelago, A.D. 7014
Valarie says: This map is based upon information about what would happen if all of the world’s ice sheets melted, flooding Seattle. We see that the Wedgwood neighborhood would survive!
Birds Watching
Larry Hubbell is a renowned artist, photographer and author of the Union Bay Watch Blog which tracks the birds and animals on the body of water south of Laurelhurst. Larry is especially well-known for documenting the daily life of eagles who like … Continue reading
How Birds Cope With Cold in Winter | Audubon Magazine
Reblogged from How Birds Cope with Cold in Winter, Audubon Magazine: Each autumn as many birds begin epic journeys to warmer climates, there are always some species that stay put for the winter. These winter birds have a better … Continue reading
Chipping Away
Valarie says: Photographer Joe Sweeney highlights the wonders of the bird world. We are delighted that his chipping sparrow photo is featured in Connie Sidle’s new book about the Montlake Fill at the Union Bay Natural Area.
The Yardbirds
Valarie says: Northeast Seattle photographer Joe Sweeney illustrates how it is possible to enjoy birdlife while staying indoors! You can attract birds to your yard and enjoy watching them through your window. Birds are a wonder of nature and they … Continue reading
Ms. Majestic in Flight
Valarie says: Here’s a breathtaking photo of a bird in flight, from someone with the patience to wait for just the right moment, photographer Jay Taylor.
Union Bay blogger Larry Hubbell featured in The Seattle Times
Valarie says: Our thanks to Montlake resident Larry Hubbell for his wonderful nature blog, Union Bay Watch. Larry is willing to sit outside in the rain for hours to get photos, so we can enjoy the birds! And thank you … Continue reading
Meadowbrook Pond: Farewell Until Fall
Meadowbrook is the name of the neighborhood to the north of Wedgwood from NE 95th to 125th Streets and includes the sites of Nathan Hale High School, Meadowbrook Community Center and the Pond. Meadowbrook Pond is located directly across from … Continue reading