Watching for whales

I went to Whidbey Island and the town of Langley--the village by the sea---to visit my Mother and run errands for her. I always like to watch for Whales and Orcas and Gray Whales have been sighted--but I didn't see any and this boy with his dog by his feet wasn't talking. I wonder what he has seen. This is Saratoga Passage which goes up to the San Juans and to the Pacific Ocean.

Gentlemen--Start your engines!!

This is what is going on in the Valley today. It's time. MB

Gorge Creek Falls

This is just part of the falls. It starts way up in the mountains and falls all the way to the creek I am standing by.

Raindrops keep falling on my.........................

..................all my flowers.

1. Bleeding Heart (Gold Heart)

2. Heuchera (Berry Smoothie)

3. Tulip

4. Helleborus (Ivory Prince)

ain't he cute.

Drove up to the North Cascades--home of the American Alps. Nice weather, nice mountains and this cute little guy. I believe he is a Red Crossbill. There was a pair and this one posed so well. MB

Barrow's Goldeneye

I caught these guys hanging around the Ferry dock. Up to no good--I am so sure!!

The Barrow's Goldeneye is primarily a bird of the western mountain region of North America. It nests farther north than the Common Goldeneye, and in some cases even north of the tree line. The Barrow's Goldeneye prefers small, clear lakes and ponds.


Barrow's Goldeneyes are diving ducks, and whole groups of goldeneyes will dive at the same time. They forage around pilings, and most of their foraging is under water.
Female Barrow's Goldeneyes have gray bodies, brown heads, and yellow eyes. be

Big sky--looking East across the valley

Looking east across a fading daffodil field. Big sky and fat clouds.
Taken today 4/9/10