Here’s a real treat. Beautiful video featuring the first sign of the herring spawn at Neck Point Park in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Huge thanks to Janine Sedola for sharing her footage shot Tuesday and Wednesday of this week (March 18th and 19th) at this stunning location on Vancouver Island. The foam often forms because of the milt, which is the sperm released by male herring during spawning. The milt mixes with seawater and, combined with wave action, creates a thick, foamy appearance along the shoreline. This foam is often one of the first visible signs of a herring spawn event. The eggs themselves are usually laid on vegetation or rocky substrates in the water, and they might not be as immediately visible as the foam. Seeing the foam first is quite common. I hope you enjoy this 5-minute video showcasing the sights and sounds along this spectacular beach as the the annual herring spawn unfolds. #nature #herring #beach #VancouverIsland #ocean #Nanaimo #CoastalLife #MarineLife
Driving southbound on State Route 9 in Snohomish at 6 pm today, crossing the Snohomish River Bridge. The rain starts light but quickly intensifies, drowning out everything—including my son’s phone conversation with his mom. 🌧️🚗 #wawx #weather #pnw #rainstorm #nature
90-seconds with a Bald Eagle on Camano Island, Washington yesterday afternoon. You can hear the calling from another eagle on a nearby tree. #wawx #pnw #nature #raptor #birdwatching
Gray skies and light rain during the 6 o’clock hour in Mukilteo, Washington this evening. #wawx #weather #pnw #lighthouse #ferry #beach
Here are some scenes from Rockport, Washington on Saturday, March 1st. It was nice to have clear skies and warmer temperatures (around 60 degrees F). Most of the eagles that wintered here have moved on. I only saw one eagle during this brief visit. The lighting and mountain beauty did not disappoint. #wawx #weather #pnw #nature
Tonight’s full moon rising over the Cascade Mountains. Snohomish, Washington, #wawx #weather #pnw
Wednesday evening snow.
Right on cue, heavier band of snow arrives in Snohomish during 11pm hour. #wawx
Snow had just started coming down pretty good when I took the dog out for a walk tonight. #wawx #weather
Splashes of Sunshine and Nature ‘til Sunset in Snohomish, WA today. #wawx #weather #pnw #swans #eagle #mountains #mountrainier
A Walk in the Woods | December 4, 2024 | Snohomish, Washington
A noon hour walk in the forest with beautiful lighting on a frosty day.
Deer crossing Snohomish River.
The last day of November 2024 includes the moment a deer crosses the Snohomish River. Other wildlife appear in the video, too.
Moody skies & more from Pilchuck Park in Snohomish, WA today. #wawx #weather #pnw #river #salmon #helicopter #trees #erosion #clouds #washingtonstate
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