Needs Repair

I was wandering on the grounds of a conference center here on Whidbey Island and found this building.

Magnolia Blossom

Sea Snails and Eggs

We were near the Mukilteo ferry landing during a recent low tide and saw these sea snails and their eggs. Fortunately, we had a zoologist in our group as I had no idea what they were. I'm a Whidbey Island native and have spent hours on the beach but I do think these were the first sea snail eggs I'd ever seen.

Dandelion Seeds

Birds of Spring

Some of the birds we are seeing now.



California Poppy

Bee

I was experimenting with an add-on lens and caught this bee, the first I've seen this season. This was a hand held shot as no tripod could be used - that bee was just too quick!

Salish Sea Sunset

This was a recent sunset from the west side of Whidbey Island.

Salish Sea Traffic

When you are on the west side of Whidbey Island, there are always boats going somewhere. Here is the ferry between Coupeville (Keystone) and Port Townsend.

Freighters frequently pass by as they go to or from Seattle.

Mt. Rainier from Ebey Historical Reserve

This is the view on the trail from the Prairie Overlook to Ebey Bluff, central Whidbey Island.

Ft. Ebey State Park View

Ft. Ebey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island is a popular destination. The views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympics are spectacular. There are camping sites and plenty of trails to hike. It is my favorite spot for a summer picnic.

Salish Sea Sunset

This is a recent sunset from Joseph Whidbey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Mt. Rainier from Ft. Ebey State Park

Mt. Rainier captured from the picnic area at Ft. Ebey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Tulip Frost

Ebey Bluff Hike

My favorite hike on Whidbey Island is from the Prairie Overlook to Ebey Bluff. The trail is almost flat and from it you can see Mt. Baker, the North Cascades, Mt. Rainier and the Olympics. All of that as you stroll above the Ebey Prairie to the bluff overlooking the Salish Sea. The next time you are on Whidbey, do not miss this scenic hike.

San Juan Islands Dusk

Olympic Picnic

A great place to have a picnic is Ft. Ebey State Park on Whidbey Island. Besides an awesome view of the Olympic Mountains, there is usually sea traffic passing by.

Morning Tulip

North Cascade Mountains from Oak Harbor

The Oak Harbor Marina is in the foreground. 

Olympic Mountains from Whidbey Island

This is the view from Libbey Park, an Island County park on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Olympic Mountains from Ft. Ebey State Park

This view of the Olympic Mountains is from the northern part of the Ft. Ebey State Park.