WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Spring scenes

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Thanks to everyone who’s sent bird photos – and a bit of video too; the clip above is from Chris, showing a Hummingbird that appears quite happy with a bloom-laden bush. The two photos. below are from Lynn, a bright yellow Western Tanager followed by a Spotted Towhee:

Erin sent the next two, a Downy Woodpecker and Steller’s Jay:

Jerry Simmons caught this scene with a nesting box serving a Bewick’s Wren family well:

And here’s his photo of a Black-capped Chickadee peeking out of a birdhouse:

Lots of Great Blue Heron sightings lately – Bob Burns sent this one:

Thanks again to everyone for sharing photos, from wildlife to scenery to breaking news – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302!

PSPS June 7, 2026 (7:17 pm)

I remember seeing swallows everywhere but it’s been many years since I’ve seen any around here. Apparently, this is a worldwide phenomenon. Swallows are just disappearing.

HighPoint June 8, 2026 (6:42 am)

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There are tons of swallows at the High Point pond this week.

bolo June 7, 2026 (11:27 pm)

Mighty impressive photography!

WSB June 8, 2026 (2:28 pm)

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That too. I can’t thank the photographers enough; if I so much as see a bird and try to pull out a phone to try to photograph it, it’s gone in a flash.

Mags June 8, 2026 (6:23 am)

Found in my backyard

don'tblockme June 8, 2026 (9:57 am)

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Mags, What a beautiful bonnet your little pink friend is wearing!

School Bus Driver June 8, 2026 (6:50 am)

I’ve seen swallows every day for a couple of weeks now near the pond in High Point. Dramatic little fellows!

Joy June 8, 2026 (8:25 am)

Tracey, thank you for the joyful posting and thank you for the beautiful photography for all those that contributed, this really brightened my day. What a great way to start my week.