WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: 10 reader photos

Thanks for all the bird photos these past few weeks! Time for a Sunday afternoon gallery. Above, five juvenile Bald Eagles in formation at Lincoln Park, photographed by Rainer Klett; below, a Pheasant – the photo is from Terry Blumer, whose daughter saw it in North Admiral:

Terry’s wife got this view of two Northern Flicker woodpeckers:

Remember the West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) Anna’s Hummingbird eggs? Susan Whiting Kemp photographed the mom in view with babies’ beaks:

Jerry Simmons photographed a Peregrine Falcon:

A Sharp-shinned Hawk, from Carol Christian:

This is from K Smith:

Another corvid – a Steller’s Jay at Al‘s feeder:

Jon Anderson spotted a Spotted Towhee:

And Keri Watson caught a Gull with what appeared to be a snack:

Thank you so much to everyone who sends photos from around West Seattle – whether it’s a bird or breaking news, scenery or surprise sightings – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text to 206-293-6302 any time!

4 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: 10 reader photos"

  • North Admiral Cyclist March 16, 2026 (5:37 am)

    A couple of week ago, a Northern Flicker was “rat-a-tat-tat” banging away on our metal chimney cap in the mornings.  Claiming its territory, I understand.  One time a 2nd Flicker stood on the roof next door and watched the impressive banging.  Luckily, they all moved on.

  • Sam March 17, 2026 (8:54 am)

    Fun fact! Stellar’s Jays have not been in the Corvus family since 1845, when the New World Jays (Cyanocitta) genus was created.

    • WSB March 17, 2026 (9:02 am)

      Well, so much for my segue, then.

  • Estoy aquí March 20, 2026 (4:39 am)

    WSB, I thought they were corvids, too.

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