WEST SEATTLE BIRDS: Readers’ views of Alki’s eagles

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That photo sent by Gary Jones landed just in time for a Bald Eagle photo gallery we’ve long wanted to do, as multiple readers have sent sightings recentlyfrom the greater Alki area. Bob Spears watched one in action off Luna/Anchor Park> during the recent low-low tides:

Several photographed eagles just hanging out on the tideflats – this is from Sara Walsh:

You’d know a juvenile Bald Eagle because their head hasn’t gone completely white yet, like the one in this photo from James Tilley:

This was an unusual view – Jeremy Gavron saw this one catch a bird and then go into the water to pull it ashore, apparently because it was too difficult to fly with:

Thanks for the photos – we have some non-eagle bird photos awaiting their turn too – the best way to send wildlife and other non-urgent photos is via email, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

ADDED 7:56 PM: And as discussed in comments, one more photo, from Jerry Simmons:

AN July 19, 2026 (3:57 pm)

WOW!

345palm July 19, 2026 (4:50 pm)

Spectacular photography! Thank you to all who contribute.

Sam July 19, 2026 (4:53 pm)

So cool!!!!

An July 19, 2026 (6:25 pm)

Nice 👍🏼

Insertname July 19, 2026 (6:35 pm)

Wonderful photos. Such beautiful birds.

Lucy July 19, 2026 (6:41 pm)

So love love love seeing our resident bald eagles! There’s been a couple or three ospreys dive bombing for fish just off the beach as well. We are so very fortunate to live in such an amazing place.

Jerry Simmons July 19, 2026 (7:09 pm)

Oh I would have loved to of had one of my eagle pics featured however I’ll just settle with the photo of me in action in the 5th photo! Ha Ha Ha. Nice pics

WSB July 19, 2026 (7:56 pm)

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Your eagle pic didn’t come up in my mailbox search today because the word “eagle” wasn’t in the email anywhere. Not that we require specific subject lines/text, but it helps. I did find it and adding shortly; thank you.- TR
Guy July 19, 2026 (11:04 pm)

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Yes, the photo of you disturbing the eagle was pretty sad to see. Pretty gross actually.
- K.S. July 20, 2026 (9:48 am)
  
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  My heart sunk when I saw that too. We have to remember we are guest in their home. The wildlife in nature is not a zoo for your pleasure. We have a dudy to respect the locals ( wildlife) and allow them the space and comfort to thrive. Zoom in with your lens and you can capture beautiful pics like some above but give them space. Thank you Guy for speaking up and posting the eagle protection website below. I hope this will educate the community.

Jerry Simmons July 19, 2026 (8:26 pm)

You are so kind and you have shared many of my images and I appreciate it. Running the blog page is a lot of work and I appreciate the many things that the page brings to the WS community, you are a true treasure!