Dennis Bennett's Photography

06/25/2025

Sparrows, Swallow, and Robins in Skagit County Washington. Taken 6-25-25 about 20 minutes north of me.

Wiley Slough is a flat walk on a wide gravel path. This out-and-back walk is on Fir Island, an island you arrive upon simply by crossing the South Fork of the Skagit River. The Skagit Valley is an agriculture-rich area and home to an abundance of birds and waterfowl. The trail is wide and marked frequently with signs delineating the legal areas for waterfowl hunting. Hunting is generally from September 1 to March 1.

06/25/2025

Eastern Kingbird in Skagit Counth Is Washington. Taken 6-25-25

Eastern Kingbirds are common in the eastern part of the state, particularly in open shrub-steppe and agricultural areas.

Western Washington:
While less common, they do breed in small numbers in western Washington, arriving around June. Specific counties like Pierce, Snohomish, and Skagit have reported breeding activity.

Appearance:
Eastern Kingbirds have a distinctive appearance, with a black cap, white throat, and a white band on the tip of their black.

06/25/2025

Bald Eagle near Skagit River in Conway Wa. 06-25-26

06/25/2025

A graceful, slender-tailed, small-headed dove that’s common across the continent. Mourning Doves perch on telephone wires and forage for seeds on the ground; their flight is fast and bullet straight. Their soft, drawn-out calls sound like laments. When taking off, their wings make a sharp whistling or whinnying. Mourning Doves are the most frequently hunted species in North America.

Taken 6-25-25

06/25/2025

A couple of Farms off Wylie Road in Conway Washington.
Taken 6-25-25

06/18/2025

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06/18/2025

Did a couple miles through the gardens. Many Towhee in the bush but none wanted to pose. Taken 6-16-25

06/17/2025

Nice place to visit. Lots of birds, bugs, and plants.
6-16-25

06/10/2025

Badgers are found in Washington state, particularly in the eastern regions. Badgers are known for their powerful digging and spend much of their time in underground burrows. They are primarily carnivorous, feeding on small mammals like ground squirrels, pocket gophers, and other burrowing animals.

Distribution in Washington- They are primarily found in the eastern part of the state, including shrub-steppe, grassland, and open forest habitats, from the eastern Cascade foothills to the Idaho border

06/10/2025

Evening Snack

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

Black-Headed Grosbeak