Birds and Wildlife

A Ring-necked duck(Male) through the Woods

A Ring-necked duck pauses on a small pond in Mill Creek, WA

'Interested Ducks'

A group of Mallard Ducks, male and female, look intently towards a interesting find.

A reflecting Ring-necked duck

A Male Ring-necked duck moved quickly in a small pond in Mill Creek, WA

Ring-necked duck (Male)

a Male 'Ring-necked duck' visits a mill pond in the Mill Creek, WA neighborhood.

Young 'Bufflehead' (Female)

Buffleheads are cavity-nesting ducks and prefer to nest near lakes and deep ponds with associated temperate woodlands. Female buffleheads lay an average of 9 eggs.

A 'Hooded Merganser' (Male) Searching

A Male Hooded Merganser visits a neighborhood mill pond in Mill Creek, WA

'Hooded Merganser' (Male)

Female Hooded Merganser dives for food, while the male keeps a watchful eye out

Edmonds Marsh Wetland

A collection of geese and ducks on 02/12/2021 at the Edmonds Marsh Wetlands, Edmonds WA.

Edmonds Marsh Wetland

A collection of geese and ducks on 02/12/2021 at the Edmonds Marsh Wetlands, Edmonds WA.

Edmonds Marsh Wetland

A collection of geese and ducks on 02/12/2021 at the Edmonds Marsh Wetlands, Edmonds WA.

Edmonds Marsh Wetland

A collection of geese and ducks on 02/12/2021 at the Edmonds Marsh Wetlands, Edmonds WA.

Edmonds Marsh Wetland

A collection of geese and ducks on 02/12/2021 at the Edmonds Marsh Wetlands, Edmonds WA.

'Barrows Goldeneye' (Male)

Mostly a bird of wild northwestern landscapes, Barrow’s Goldeneyes are striking ducks. Males are crisp black-and-white, with a purplish head, a long white crescent on the face, and a row of white “windows” along the shoulder. Females are a cool gray with rich brown heads and usually a mostly orange-yellow bill.

'Cormorant''

A single Cormorant looking for a meal.

'Surf Scoter's' (Male)

The surf scoter is a large sea duck native to North America. Adult males are almost entirely black with characteristic white patches on the forehead and the nape and adult females are slightly smaller and browner.

Anna's Hummingbird on the Lookout

Taking a break, a Anna's Humming Bird keeps a lookout

Anna's Hummingbird Closeup

Closeup of a Anna's Hummingbird on cedar tree branch

Anna's Hummingbird Resting on a Cedar Tree

Usually in motion, a Anna's Hummingbird rest on a cedar branch

Junco Foraging

A hungery Junco foraging

Adult Junco Keeping Watch

A backyard Junco watching its surroundings

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Mallard Ducks resting

Both Male and Female Mallard Ducks relax at the Edmonds Marsh Wetlands, in Edmonds, WA

Blue Heron Greeting (Closeup)

Closeup of Heron Greeting Neighbors...

'Birds of a Feather...'

Feathered Friends swarming along the Snohomish Valley Telephone Wires - 10/07/2020

Heerman Gulls @ Edmonds Breakwater

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