WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Know these 10?

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Thanks to everyone who sent bird photos so we can continue our mini-tradition of galleries on Seahawks game days. Above, Danny McMillin photographed a Bald Eagle; below, two photos from Michelle Green Arnson – first a Spotted Towhee and (in the background) House Finch:

Below, a Townsend’s Warbler:

Next, two closeups of Anna’s Hummingbirds – first, by Jerry Simmons:

Next, by Nicholas Chesarino:

Gentle McGaughey sent this photo of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet:

Max Welliver photographed a Hermit Thrush:

Another thrush – from Mark MacDonald, a Varied Thrush:

Mark Dale photographed this Cedar Waxwing:

And one of our favorite birds ever, the ever-raucous and colorful Steller’s Jay, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor:

(All the species links go to pages on the Seattle Audubon BirdWeb, where you can learn more about the birds and even hear their calls.)

onion January 9, 2021 (7:36 pm)

Thanks to all of the photographers for capturing brilliant images and brightening our day.

Jerry Simmons January 9, 2021 (10:18 pm)

Thank you Onion!!

Jeannie January 10, 2021 (12:29 am)

Thanks for all the gorgeous photos! My favorite might be the Rudy-Crowned Kinglet. Not only is this a very cute, endearing little bird, but my parrot loves their song.

Gentle McGaughey January 13, 2021 (9:50 am)

I’m so glad! I’d never seen a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet until I moved to West Seattle. This little sweetie visits my suet daily, so I feel very lucky!