WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: 10 photos and a request

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To commemorate the last Seahawks game of the year, here’s another “football Sunday” bird-photo gallery, thanks to WSB readers who have sent more fab photos of West Seattle sightings. Above, Mark Dale photographed two Pileated Woodpeckers in High Point. Below, a Belted Kingfisher, from Ann Anderson:

Jerry Simmons found a Steller’s Jay with what appears to be a frosted peanut:

Bald Eagles are in view around West Seattle – James Tilley photographed a not-yet-mature one:

Eileen Wurst was surprised to see one high up in a Highland Park tree, near 8th/Holden:

Another surprise sighting – Jon Wright says it’s unusual to see a Northern Flicker at his feeder, but one showed up in our recent snow:

On the water – Matt Olson photographed a Rhinoceros Auklet off Duwamish Head:

Great Blue Herons are always a mesmerizing sight – this photo is from Stewart L.:

This one’s from Tom Trulin:

Finally, a hummingbird photo from Jerry Simmons, and a request:

Community naturalist Kersti Muul is gathering data on how extreme weather affects hummingbirds – if you found any dead hummers, she has some questions for you in this survey

Meantime, thanks again to everyone sharing their sightings! westseattleblog@gmail.com is the best way to get us newsworthy photos of all kinds (if it’s urgent/breaking, text our hotline at 206-293-6302).

Buddy January 9, 2022 (3:37 pm)

Great photos of birds! Woodpeckers have done over a couple thousands dollars damage to our homes! I like birds but don’t like woodpeckers that are in my neighborhood or by my house.

Larry January 10, 2022 (5:23 am)

If you have wood siding they might be eating insects that have moved in — it could be a sign of a larger problem.
flicker January 10, 2022 (8:01 am)

I wonder if birds have opinions about us using their houses (trees) to build our houses.
- Mr Concerned January 10, 2022 (12:19 pm)
  
  Well if you are so concerned about the birds feelings on this I hope you are living in a tent and not contributing to their pain.
- Kersti Muul January 11, 2022 (9:17 am)
  
  This type of woodpecker isn’t interested in your house.

Insertname January 9, 2022 (4:02 pm)

As always, such wonderful photos. Such beautiful birds, too. The Belted Kingfisher has such a wonderful color. I also really like the Herons. And those Steller’s Jays are always so pesky. They’ve become a favorite of mine. Great photo. Thanks to everyone for sharing.

Also John January 9, 2022 (4:33 pm)

Beautiful bird photos. Regarding the hummingbird request, all my friends with feeders kept them full and unfrozen during the frozen spell. Some brought them inside each evening and others taped chemical warmers to them.

John Smith January 10, 2022 (3:59 am)

Also John, I attached a work light to a ladder to keep my hummingbird feeder from freezing. The bulb is underneath the feeder. I like the saucer-shaped feeders because they are easy to clean and easy to visually verify that they are clean. I bought mine from Wild Birds Unlimited.
tom January 10, 2022 (1:23 pm)

we used a small light bulb covered with foil

Pelicans January 9, 2022 (4:47 pm)

No pic, but the Brants were back at the north end of Constellation Park this afternoon!

Karen January 9, 2022 (5:10 pm)

Thanks to ALL for the beautiful birds pics.

Lindsay January 9, 2022 (7:35 pm)

Saw two eagles side by side in a tree today at Lincoln park – wish I’d grabbed a snap. Next time!

anonyme January 10, 2022 (6:50 am)

Stewart’s heron photo is gorgeous. It looks like an Audubon painting.

JJ January 10, 2022 (6:55 am)

Beautiful photos! Thank you for this weekly feature.

waikikigirl January 10, 2022 (7:29 am)

The Belted Kingfisher is so COOL looking, the colors of its feathers! I’ve never seen one before. Thank you Ann Anderson for the picture…and you too WSB :>)Do these photographers sell their pics?

Mark Petry January 10, 2022 (7:33 am)

really enjoyed these pics ! thank you

Seattle gal January 10, 2022 (9:04 am)

I look forward to seeing these bird pictures! Thank you all for sharing.

Kim R January 10, 2022 (9:58 am)

Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy.

Question Mark January 10, 2022 (4:50 pm)

We certainly have Anna’s hummingbirds around our house. And other small species like chickadees, house wrens and a small variety of gray finches. I’ve not ever found any of this type of bird dead. However over the weekend I did catch a glimpse of a large bird, probably a local hawk or owl, that attacked the seed feeder in our front yard. Sad for whichever bird it caught.We have a long red-cedar hedge and many of these small species apparently take shelter there.