WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: New video and photos

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Thanks again for sharing your bird photos – and, to start this gallery, video:

Ted recorded that Barred Owl stalking a squirrel in Arbor Heights. Meantime, Samantha Wren photographed Cedar Waxwings, so beautiful we’re including two views:

From Jon Anderson, a Spotted Towhee:

Stewart L. shared his “first (Great Blue Heron) of the season”:

Steve Bender found this Belted Kingfisher at Jack Block Park:

Even bluer, Theresa Arbow O’Connor‘s “backyard bird,” a Steller’s Jay:

And our recent fog gave Tom Trulin a murky view of an Eagle and Crow at Lincoln Park:

Thanks again to everyone who sends photos, whether birds, breaking news, sightings … we*************@***il.com or text 206-293-6302.

Julia March 9, 2025 (2:58 pm)

Thank you, I love them all!

Deborah March 9, 2025 (4:14 pm)

so appreciate the photographs of birds! I’m a big fan and also look forward to hearing how our vote turns out.

Dana March 9, 2025 (5:19 pm)

Great video of Owl! Thanks for gorgeous pictures♡

JustSarah March 9, 2025 (6:46 pm)

Oh man, so jealous of those cedar waxwings! Gorgeous captures!

norsegirl March 9, 2025 (8:54 pm)

WSB: I really enjoy the individual and collection of bird photos you periodically publish! What a treat to see the birds captured still in the moment, and often close up. Thanks.

Natty RAD! March 9, 2025 (9:49 pm)

I used to live in Kirkland and I had a Steller’s Jay that used to always come to the bird feeder on my balcony. I just set up a feeder in my backyard and I’m hoping I can see one soon. They are such beautiful birds. Love the pictures.

1994 March 9, 2025 (11:44 pm)

Looked like the squirrel had a lucky day? And lived to see another day? I was not so lucky in Arbor Heights (near 34th & 100th) about 6 weeks ago and am pretty sure an owl swooped to grab my head leaving a puncture and scratch drawing a little blood. I hear nothing, saw nothing, and at first thought someone threw something to hit me on the back top of the head but no person was outside.

Squirrel videographer March 10, 2025 (5:35 pm)

I can confirm, the squirrel did indeed escape.

Firefighter March 10, 2025 (12:05 am)

Dang! I wish that owl had caught and devoured the Evil Skwirrel. We could use about 100 times as many owls here as there are. Squirrels are a veritable plague in Seattle.

junctioneer March 10, 2025 (7:11 am)

Not barred owls! We are trying to kill them. Google it ;)
- Scarlett March 10, 2025 (9:08 am)
  
  True, as the Barred Owl has been the culprit in declining Spotted Owl populations. The jury is out on whether these types of interventions ever work, however.
- Neighbor March 10, 2025 (9:09 am)
  
  Except for the person who “rescued” barred owlets three times in a few days last year… All from the same nest because the parents didn’t have the resources to feed them. Sigh.
  - JustSarah March 11, 2025 (1:20 pm)
    
    Enough with your misinformation
    
    It wasnt about food or anything else. It was a human wildlife conflict issue.
    - JustSarah March 12, 2025 (7:28 am)
      
      Well that’s cool. That definitely wasn’t me commenting above. I don’t even know what they’re trying to say, but my understanding of the owlet rescue debacle is they were either pushed out of the nest because the parents couldn’t care for them (could be a food issue), or the nest was built poorly and they fell out. Either way, I agree they shouldn’t have been rescued repeatedly.

Neighbor March 10, 2025 (2:04 pm)

Does anybody know where that picture of the Waxwings was taken!?

Samantha Wren March 11, 2025 (7:03 am)

My house in White Center!

I Prefer Animals March 11, 2025 (4:01 pm)

Thanks to the community for all the wonderful bird photos and videos. I always look forward to them. The barred owl video was so suspenseful! I know the owl needs to eat, but I’m glad the squirrel survived. Our wildlife neighbors bring so much joy and beauty to the world. So grateful. ❤️

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