WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Postgame gallery

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Thanks to WSB readers, we have enough bird photos for another “gameday gallery” – postgame, this time. First – two flashes of color – above, a Downy Woodpecker photographed by Michelle Green Arnson; below, an Anna’s Hummingbird, by Jerry Simmons:

Robin Sinner photographed this Bushtit:

Trileigh Tucker‘s photo shows Peregrine Falcons in Lincoln Park:

Dana Brown spotted a leucistic Crow along Beach Drive:

And we have three shorebirds – a Common Loon, from Rick Rasmussen:

Sharon Wada zoomed in on a Cormorant, dining:

And Matthew Olson photographed this Black Turnstone at Alki:

Thanks again to everyone who sent photos! And we’ll also remind you, there’s still time to sign up to participate in the Seattle Audubon Christmas Bird Count December 19th – even if you’re a casual bird-watcher and can only tally who shows up in your yard/at your feeder – can sign up here.

Pessoa December 5, 2021 (5:29 pm)

Superb capture of Peregrine Falcons.

T December 5, 2021 (6:39 pm)

Thank you so much to all of you that photograph and share. I kown you feel joy when you capture the shot. I am not sure you understand how much joy you share when you share with us! Thank you does not convey the depth of appreciation but I hope you understand it.

Jerry Simmons December 5, 2021 (8:56 pm)

Thanks for the wonderful comment and I am glad that you enjoy and appreciated the bird images. Happy Holiday to you!
Matt December 7, 2021 (8:56 am)

So nice of you to voice your appreciation! You’re right, it is joyful to capture the perfect shot and so fun to share it!