WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: 8 views of our feathered neighbors

Thanks for continuing to send West Seattle bird photos! We’ve gathered a few for this gallery. Above, Dan Ciske‘s view of Brant in the sunset; below, Robin Sinner photographed them earlier in the day:

Robin also shared this photo of a Barrow’s Goldeneye:

Leucistic (“caramel”) Crows turn up in West Seattle from time to time – Mark Rhea photographed this one:

Here’s a more conventionally colored one, courtesy of K. Smith:

K. also sent this unidentified bird (do you recognize it?):

And we have more recent views of the baby Anna’s Hummingbirds that recently fledged at West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) – from Suzanne Krom:

And from Jerry Simmons:

Again, huge thanks to everyone who shares photos, from birds to breaking news and beyond – westseattleblog@gmail.com or (when urgent) text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

6 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: 8 views of our feathered neighbors"

  • Insertname April 5, 2026 (5:40 pm)

    Fantastic photos as always 👍👍

  • SecondThat April 5, 2026 (5:48 pm)

    Is it a marshmallow peep for easter?

  • birdie April 5, 2026 (6:51 pm)

    the unidentified bird is a song sparrow

  • KM April 5, 2026 (7:46 pm)

    The unidentified is a Song Sparrow.

  • Michelle April 5, 2026 (7:51 pm)

    The mystery bird is a Song Sparrow. 

  • Novice Birder April 5, 2026 (8:08 pm)

    The unidentified bird looks like a Song Sparrow – common but I love their personalities. 

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