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Morning Take Off
It's always a thrill to watch the Trumpeter Swans as they take off from Shadow Lake in the morning, bound for nearby farm fields. Snohomish, Washington. November 23, 2013.
Snow Geese Flying and Mountain Peaks
Thousands of snow geese flying over Snohomish Valley farm country on a late December day. Jagged peaks of the the snow-capped Cascade Mountains make for a dramatic backdrop. Snohomish, Washington. December 26, 2017.
Snow Geese Cascade Mountains Washington state Snohomish winter December December 26 2012
Air Force Flight Team
The force of a sudden take-off by thousands of Snow Geese is not something you merely see and hear. You feel it! And hopefully dodge the falling "bombs." Snohomish, Washington. December 31, 2017,
Snow Geese Snohomish Washington state flying December December 31 2017
Colorful Woodpecker
A Red-breasted Sapsucker eats sap, fruit and arthropods. Its beautiful plumage and eyes are striking. Snohomish, Washington. January 17, 2017.
woodpecker winter Snohomish Washington state January January 17 2017
Chasing Sunset
Snow Geese flying toward a Puget Sound estuary as sunset approaches. This is a familiar scene at sunset and well into evening twilight. The geese typically spend night's settled down in the estuary after foraging in farm fields all day. Mount Vernon, Washington. February 26, 2012.
Snow Geese flying winter sunset Mount Vernon Washington state February February 26 2012
Snow Robin
A robin perched on a snowy branch. And it's more than a month until Spring! February 9, 2014.
robin snow robin bird snow bird perched Washington state February February 9 2014
From Random
Snow Geese Surfing
A wave of Snow Geese emerges from a sea of fog, the sound of honking erupts and crashes upon the valley floor. Snohomish, Washington. December 31, 2017.
Snow Geese flying fog Snohomish Washington State December December 31 2017
Bald Eagle Preening
Some photos feel personal. For me, this is one such photo. It was taken along the Stillaguamish River in Washington state. Many Bald Eagles can be seen perched in trees as you drive on Norman Road. My Dad lived a short distance away and I enjoyed sharing this image with him. Eight months later, my Dad passed unexpectedly. He loved seeing Bald Eagles and enjoyed my passion for photography. Stanwood, Washington. April 25, 2009.
Bald Eagle perched preening Norman Road Stanwood Washington state April April 25 2009
Follow the Leader
Trumpeter Swans appear to follow their leader while swimming quietly on Shadow Lake on a peaceful, foggy day. Snohomish, Washington. December 31, 2017.
Trumeter Swans swans Swan Lake Shadow Lake fog Snohomish Washington State December December 31 2017
Change of Direction
A leader can change their mind, right? This moment of follow leader has just done an about face. The tranquility unfolds on the foggy stillness of Shadow Lake. Snohomish, Washington. December 31, 2017.
Trumpeter Swans swans Swan Lake Shadow Lake Snohomish Washington State December December 31 2017
Swan Lake Solitude
Trumpeter Swans in the stillness of a foggy day at Shadow Lake. The peacefulness so pure that any sudden "trumpeting" is clearly heard afar. Snohomish, Washington. December 31, 2017.
Trumpeter Swans swans Shadow Lake Swan Lake fog Snohomish Washingon state December December 31 2017
Foggy Air Travel
Hungry Snow Geese arriving at a foggy farm field. A lone tree grows out of an irrigation ditch cutting across the valley. Snohomish, Washington. December 31, 2017.
Trumpeter Swans swans fog Snohomish Washington State December December 31 2017
Solar Powered
A setting sun is a signal to Snow Geese that it's time to take flight from farm fields. They fly westward and take aim for their nightly quarters, a Puget Sound estuary. Mount Vernon, Washington. February 26, 2012.
Snow Geese geese Mount Vernon Washington State February February 26 20012
Skagit Valley Estuary
Stream entering Puget Sound during low tide on winter day. Look closely and you'll notice a lone Blue Heron standing in the shallows of the stream's right side. Mount Vernon, Washington. February 26, 2012.
stream estuary Blue Heron herons winter Mount Vernon February February 26 2012
Walla Walla Wow
The ferry Walla Walla in dock while a Bald Eagle surveys the proceedings while perched on a nearby piling. Edmonds, Washington. May 5, 2014.
ferry Walla Walla ferry Walla Walla Bald Eagle Edmonds Washington state Puget Sound May May 5 2014
From Random
Squatter
A blue heron stands upon a bird house on a cold day in late December. Photo taken at English Boom Historical County Park in Camano Island, Washington.
heron Skagit County blue heron bird house English Boom Washington Washington state Pacific Northwest birds bird standing post feathers
A New Day's Adventure
Trumpeter Swans take flight from Shadow Lake and aim for area farm fields. Snohomish, Washington.
Wings Alight
Beautiful light touches upon the wings of four Trumpeter Swans in flight.
Flight Line
The morning light upon Trumpeter Swans suggests something poetic in moments such as this one. I see grace and beauty in this winter scene.
Rise Above
Having just taken taken flight from Shadow Lake, these Trumpeter Swans rise to clear the treetops at the edge of the lake.
Autumn's Swan Song
A fallen swan feather comes to a rest between the margins of a frosted Maple leaf. Even in chance, there can be a suggestion of order; as the feather appears much like another lobe in this leaf. Snohomish, Washington. November 23, 2013.
An Affair to Remember
A secluded getaway. Calm water. Sunshine. Moss-covered, mammoth tree roots. 'Tis the exhilarating and peaceful setting for this pair of Trumpeter Swans aglow on Shadow Lake. Snohomish, Washington.
Farm Supply
Trumpeter Swans enjoying the bounty of a Snohomish Valley farm field. Snohomish, Washington.
Winter's Grace
Trumpeter Swans falling into single file as they take off from Shadow Lake. I'm always struck by how—in just a few seconds—take off evolves from what seems like a mad scramble to an elegant, orderly flight line. Snohomish, Washington. November 23, 2013.
Deepwater Start
The seemingly frantic commotion lasts but a few seconds, the energy culminating in lift and grace. Trumpeter Swans departing the still waters of Shadow Lake.
Frost's Dust of Swan
"The way a Swan
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a maple tree." -Altered verse from Robert Frost's "A Dust of Snow." Photo taken November 23, 2013.
Wingtips Aglow
A radiant presence soars just overhead as a pair of Trumpeter Swans takes flight beneath a deep blue sky.
Trumpeter Swans swans Snohomish Washington state
Trumpeter Duet
Two Trumpeter Swans have just taken to the sky in the early morning. Snohomish, Washington. December 26, 2013.
Wing Formation
A flock of Snow Geese appears as a single, giant wind stretching over Snohomish Valley farm fields. Snohomish, Washington. December 26, 2017.
Snow Geese geese Snohomish Washington state December December 26 2017
Bird Boomerang
It's a thrill to watch the ever-changing patterns that Snow Geese make after taking to the sky by the thousands. Snohomish, Washington. December 26, 2017.
Snow Geese geese Snohomish Washington state December December 26 2017

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