Varied Thrush

A flock of varied thrush stopped by the feeders on a snowy day.

Starling provided competition for seed.

Evening Grosbeak

A male and female Evening Grosbeak stopped by today.

Finches

I had seen the first goldfinch nearly a month ago and then, nothing. Finally, another this morning along with a pine siskin.

Winter Residents

A couple of the winter birds I feed: a very territorial Anna's hummingbird and a Pine siskin.

Blue Heron

From a recent stroll along Freund's Marsh Trail.

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna, our resident hummingbird, reminding me to keep the feeder from freezing.

Winter Feed

I left a few apples on the tree for winter food for birds. I am happy for the robin but not so much for the starling. If robin looks could kill...

House Finches on a Snowy Day

West Wind

A strong west wind this morning causing waves on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Seagulls were having a wonderful time soaring.

Anna's Hummingbird

Our resident hummingbird I affectionately call Anna.

Chunky Goldfinch

I've been watching this fellow at our feeders. And he's there lots.

I've never seen a chunky goldfinch before.

Water Fowl at Swan Lake

Mallards and a Buflehead duck, a heron in the photo below, a few of the variety of birds now calling Swan Lake home.

Water Fowl at Swan Lake

A heron and ducks in the afternoon sun.

Northern Flicker

Skagit Valley Snow Geese - April 1

There were many more people parked by the side of the road getting pics of the snow geese than the daffodils.

Sandpipers at Sunset

At Sunset Beach on Whidbey Island yesterday, December 10.

Heron

Finch Feeding Frenzy

Canada Geese

Swan Lake on Whidbey Island, a hazy morning in May.

"Horned" Finch

The tufts on this finch indicate he hatched this spring and recently left the nest. Those "horns" will be gone soon.