WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Feathered families, and other new views

Thanks to the photographers who have shared more images of West Seattle birds – enough for a new gallery. Above, Michelle Green Arnson describes her photo as “Chestnut-backed Chickadee fledglings and their bedraggled parent.” Below, another family scene – Tom Trulin photographed two Steller’s Jays, the elder feeding the younger:

Here’s a Bald Eaglet in Lincoln Park, photographed by Steven Rice:

A mated pair of Ospreys were photographed in the new Duwamish People’s Park by Steve Bender:

Another Osprey was photographed by James Tilley while it was out fishing:

James also sent two other fishing images – a diving Caspian Tern at Alki in mid-May, followed by a Great Blue Heron:

Last but not least, a Western Tanager photographed by Lynn Shimamoto:

(All the links on species names above will take you to the corresponding page on Seattle Audubon‘s BirdWeb site, which has information about the birds, even audio clips of their calls.)

16 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Feathered families, and other new views"

  • ACG June 5, 2022 (3:49 pm)

    I always love when you post these reader photo’s of birds and wildlife, WSB. We have some amazing photographers in West Seattle!  

  • Jerry Simmons June 5, 2022 (3:52 pm)

    Oh man how did I get passed up on the bird post!😊 I sent this one in on Friday I believe. Baby Steller’s Jay in my backyard in West Seattle 2022

    • Kai June 5, 2022 (4:48 pm)

      Jerry, you saved the best for last! Where are the parents? Should it be in its nest at this age? 

      • Jerry Simmons June 5, 2022 (7:24 pm)

        It has been watched over by mom and dad and I. It is currently in a tree. Thanks😊

      • MG June 5, 2022 (7:35 pm)

        Nah, this baby is too big for the nest now. When young birds first leave the nest they often spend a lot of time on the ground and in shrubs and low branches as they strengthen their wings and learn independence. This is a noisy time, as the fledglings continue to demand and receive food from their parent(s) (as pictured here and above). I have about a dozen fledglings (bc and cb chickadees, song sparrows, juncos, and house finches) hopping around my yard right now yelling for food from morning to night. 

    • Julia June 5, 2022 (4:55 pm)

      Thanks, Jerry — that’s a winner!

      • Jerry Simmons June 5, 2022 (7:30 pm)

        Very much appreciated and thank you very much! 

  • Delridge resident June 5, 2022 (4:53 pm)

    As always, bless WSB for the bird pics and the quality local journalism. WSB forever!

  • Insertname June 5, 2022 (5:09 pm)

    Amazing photos as always. 

  • Karen June 5, 2022 (5:13 pm)

    Fabulous photos, thanks to all and WSB

  • Just wondering June 5, 2022 (6:07 pm)

    The diving tern photo would make such a cool jigsaw puzzle!!!

  • Wildflower June 5, 2022 (7:01 pm)

    💛 these, thanks photographers and WSB.

  • Brandy June 5, 2022 (9:02 pm)

  • J c June 5, 2022 (9:36 pm)

    I have a chickadee family who has built a nest on my deck just this week! 

  • Fred June 6, 2022 (7:23 am)

    Thank you to all of the photographers and to WBS for posting. The birds are so beautiful, unique, and noble. I am grateful to see them respected and cherished. 

  • emcat8 June 6, 2022 (11:12 am)

    So many lil babies! I love it. These are all so wonderful, thank you for posting bird pics.

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