Harlequin Ducks

On our flat, nearly sunless day we found some Harlequin ducks out looking for lunch.

Another Visit to Ediz Hook

Another visit to Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on a day with almost sunshine. I made a point to catch the sun's reflection in the puddle so you'd be convinced that it really was out.

Port Angeles - Just a Bit More

Lest you come away with the notion that Port Angeles is all about being an animal sanctuary, here is a little of the working life on the water.

Port Angeles - Harbor Seals

Part of the port at Port Angeles is separated by what seems to be an intentional barrier or logs. On these logs is a colony of harbor seals basking in the eternal grey of overcast skies.

Port Angeles - A Few Birds

We ventured out to Port Angeles to have a look about. We drove out on the long sandbar that forms the breakwater for the port. It is called Ediz Hook and is home to the Ediz Hook Reservation for Native Birds (in addition to a non-negligible amount of industrial sites on either end.

Above is a Golden Eye stretching his wings.