WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Five views of your feathered neighbors

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Not quite walking weather yet today – so enjoy some of these West Seattle bird photos! (Each species name links to more info.)

We start with two waterfowl images by Mark from Nature’s Eye Photos, above, a Bufflehead, and below, Harlequin Ducks:

Next – by Mark Wangerin, a Red-breasted Sapsucker:

From David Hutchinson, a juvenile Bald Eagle:

And from Susan Romanenghi, an Anna’s Hummingbird on the lookout:

Thanks as always to everyone who contributes (we have more in queue, too!) – westseattleblog@gmail.com.

Mike April 18, 2020 (11:09 am)

I love seeing these pix regularly.

GD Patterson April 18, 2020 (11:27 am)

These photos are amazing. So beautiful. Thank you.

Karen April 18, 2020 (12:28 pm)

THANK YOU!!

Higginshere April 18, 2020 (12:43 pm)

Stunning photos as usual, Mark. Much appreciation from your bird-brained friends.

LB April 18, 2020 (12:52 pm)

Beautifully captured pictures by all! Love all these creatures.

J April 18, 2020 (1:14 pm)

Any bird lovers here play the board game Wingspan? What did you think?

LB April 18, 2020 (4:17 pm)

Just googled the game…. looks fantastic:)
Higginshere April 18, 2020 (4:27 pm)

I just Googled it as well. Thanks for the tip.There is an online version for our isolated times: https://tabletopia.com/games/wingspan
Mike B April 18, 2020 (6:32 pm)

Yes my wife & I have been playing quite a bit recently! Highly recommended. Even if you don’t love the gameplay (which is fun and easy to pick up), the artwork is beautiful and we spend half the time learning about birds we’re not familiar with.

Michael Ostrogorsky April 18, 2020 (1:59 pm)

You need something blue, like our Hyacinth Macaw Parrot Princess Tara:

Mike April 18, 2020 (6:17 pm)

I love these photos and appreciate having them posted.

D April 18, 2020 (11:21 pm)

Thanks for sharing WSB!

Raye April 19, 2020 (4:20 am)

Princess Tara is gorgeous! I love all birds, but parrots in particular. I have a green-cheeked conure who greets me each morning with a jaunty “Hi, Cutie!”

Joe Z April 19, 2020 (6:14 am)

Does anyone have advice on the best bird feeder setup to attract birds to my yard?

anonyme April 19, 2020 (9:24 am)

Had golden-crowned kinglets in the birdbath yesterday. Sweet. Love to see birds wild and free.

TWST April 19, 2020 (11:07 am)

So many cool birds here :)

I hope TWST returns soon, or finds a beautiful new area with better prospects. I wonder how far the nearest other Turkey is…

A&S April 19, 2020 (2:02 pm)

Is anyone else noticing a dramatic decrease in the number of birds in your yard over the past few weeks? Our backyard bird feeder has remained unused and full for the past three weeks when, prior to that, the norm had been to fill it twice a week. Likewise, very few birds – mostly “dark eyed Juncos” – have been using the birdbath when, normally, it is a madhouse of activity. We appreciate that there is a seasonal change to bird activity come Spring but this seems out of the ordinary. We live near the blue water tower on Charlestown St. Thanks for any productive feedback. A&S

WSB April 19, 2020 (2:23 pm)

Here in the south, we have a profusion of birds … seen and heard on our walks, in our yard … Maybe they’re not using your feeder because they’re getting “natural” food elsewhere?

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