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West Coast Notebook

Where nature writes the story

West Coast Notebook
Where nature writes the story
  • visit from a cedar waxwing

    Visit From A Cedar Waxwing

    Sitting in my office today I glanced out the window and saw a hairy woodpecker. I immediately grabbed my camera as there are mainly downy woodpeckers in the yard and I only get a…

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  • Western Tanager

    A Western Tanager Found The Suet Bar

    As I was sitting at my desk this morning I took a moment to look out the window and to my amazement a male western tanager landed on the suet. I quickly grabbed my…

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  • It's Huckleberry Time

    It’s Huckleberry Time!

    In my garden, I have a huckleberry bush specifically for the birds. I keep hoping it will keep them away from my blueberries and raspberries but hope springs eternal. Looking out my office window…

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  • Pileated Woodpecker

    Pileated Woodpecker – A Backyard First

    Over the past few days, I’ve had a Pileated Woodpecker show up at my suet feeder. I’ve never had one in my backyard before and have very rarely seen them around on the island…

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  • How To Catch A Bald Eagle

    How To Catch A Bald Eagle

    I know the title says “How To Catch A Bald Eagle” but I’m not physically capturing one, except with a camera. Because… it is illegal to capture a Bald Eagle with anything else. Under…

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  • bird webcam

    How To Get An Intimate View Of Birds While Sitting At Home Enjoying Your Favourite Beverage