10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2011

We had a blast, the family and I, and experienced some amazing natural places, to say nothing of the fine city of Seattle. To go by the numbers, I saw 79 species of bird while in Washington (150 county ticks), 21 of which were year birds and 8 of which were lifers. The Lucky Diner on First Avenue in Seattle has delicious food.

Seattle 176

Seattle Washington Chickens Blackbirds 176

Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Here's the whole story from the Washington Post National. Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. On Monday, a sea lion was found dead on West Seattle’s Lincoln Park beach. This has happened before.

Sea Lions 100

Sea Lions Lions Wounded Washington 100

Critter News

JULY 31, 2009

From the Seattle P-I (yep, the online newspaper!). Navy's use of sonar off the Washington and Oregon coasts. If approved, those measures would be in effect from 2010 to 2015 for the Navy's training area in the Pacific Ocean off the Washington, Oregon and Northern California coasts. On the negative side.

Marine Life 100

Marine Life Seattle Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The end of this rather long road trip finds us here in Puyallup, Washington which is just south of Seattle. We pulled into the RV park next to the Washington State Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon, and it promptly started snowing!

Fox 121

Fox Washington Geese Sparrows 121

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

This wonderful piece of birding real estate can be found 8 miles east of Olympia, and an hour’s drive south of Seattle Washington, right along the I-5 corridor. Unfortunately, while I was still living in the Seattle area, I had discovered the Nisqually Refuge to late, just weeks prior to setting sail south.

Wildlife 104

Wildlife Seattle Bald Eagle Geese 104