If you haven't guessed by now,
Clay Myers Natural Area at Whalen Island is my favorite spot for walking, watching birds, looking at the tide, and even eating a
BJ's burger at a picnic bench with my sister.
The walk is a loop around an "island", through a variety of habitat that I love photographing. Sandy dunes, lush green forests, tangled thickets -- the walk is easy, most of it wide enough for two!
High tide brings the ocean into the bay.
Rain on a spider web.
It was quiet in September each time we went - always beautiful and worth the short drive, but few birds. This month, however, it is hopping. Hundreds of Robins, Waxwings, and Yellow-Rumps -- numerous raptors, shorebirds, and even migrating ducks and geese. A birding bonanza! A few of the birds we saw.
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| Song Sparrow |
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| American Robin |
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| Golden Crowned Kinglet (in the rain) |
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| Golden-Crowned Sparrow |
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| Brown Pelicans and Gulls |
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| Pacific Wren |
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| Black-Bellied Plover |
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| Belted-Kingfisher |
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| Yellow Rumped Warbler |
So if you are out my way, come walk with me - I just might take you to my favorite spot!
I really like your Black-bellied Plover image!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Dawn. The Black-bellied Plover shot is wonderful! I just may take you up on your invitation one of these days.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rick and Linda. And that would be great, Linda! (but leave your bears at home ;o)
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