WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Seven views of our winged neighbors

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Time for one of our periodic Sunday afternoon bird galleries, thanks to the photographers who’ve sent pics! We start with three from the prolific Jerry Simmons – above, an Anna’s Hummingbird; below, Canada Geese, and a quizzical Bushtit:

Tom Trulin photographed this Mallard at Cove Park in Fauntleroy:

Steve Bender found this Heron in South Park:

Julia Schroeder photographed this Bald Eagle outside her home:

And Mark Carroll sent this sighting from North Shorewood:

Between galleries, we also publish bird photos with our daily lists on occasion, along with other types of West Seattle photos – thanks again to everyone who shares theirs, so we can in turn share with you – westseattleblog@gmail.com any time!

Derp November 30, 2025 (3:20 pm)

Great pics

Lisab November 30, 2025 (4:55 pm)

ALL are so lovely! Great captures:))

Ashley November 30, 2025 (6:10 pm)

The green heron from Steve – was that taken a few months back? They should have flown south around Labor Day, as I understand it.

WSB November 30, 2025 (6:19 pm)

I’ve been amassing these for several weeks, which is generally the case, I should have mentioned that – they’re not necessarily “birds you’d see in our area right now.” He sent us that photo on October 15.

Sam December 1, 2025 (9:10 am)

So beautiful, all of the photos! Thank you for sharing, photographers and WSB!

Lisa December 1, 2025 (10:22 am)

We love birds! Thank you for sharing!

Emcat8 December 1, 2025 (11:42 am)

Oh wow, the green heron!

Kathy December 1, 2025 (12:30 pm)

Name that hawk! Sharp-shinned?

Barb December 1, 2025 (4:27 pm)

I think it is a juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk based on the breast feathers. See comparison here, https://hawkwatch.org/how-to-tell-accipiters-apart/

WS Bird Nerd December 1, 2025 (10:51 pm)

Great pics all! I could be wrong, but that larger body and the bulky-robust talons leads me to believe that’s a Coopers Hawk (female). Either way, a creature of beauty!