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Seeker, wanderer, citizen of the world 🌎. Birder, lake swimmer, volunteer, hiker, and environmentally focused.
Another January night another night of aurora watching. Tonight the colors are far different from the purple hues of last night. Now there is more green with hints of yellow and a touch of lavender. I love the shifting colors across the night sky.
January 21, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Another January night another night of aurora watching. Tonight the colors are far different from the purple hues of last night. Now there is more green with hints of yellow and a touch of lavender. I love the shifting colors across the night sky.
January aurora - worth standing in the cold to witness.
January 20, 2026 at 4:35 AM
January aurora - worth standing in the cold to witness.
Deep in the woods on the way to Samish Crest - Yellowing Curtain Crust (Stereum subtomentosum) also known as False Turkey Tail and hidden in tree ledge where a tree was felled a tiny raccoon figurine.
January 19, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Deep in the woods on the way to Samish Crest - Yellowing Curtain Crust (Stereum subtomentosum) also known as False Turkey Tail and hidden in tree ledge where a tree was felled a tiny raccoon figurine.
Small things enhance a hike how light reflects on rushing water, Yellow waxy cap nestled in the forest debris a sign of a healthy soil ecosystem, and the golden orb spider web glistening in the morning light.
January 17, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Small things enhance a hike how light reflects on rushing water, Yellow waxy cap nestled in the forest debris a sign of a healthy soil ecosystem, and the golden orb spider web glistening in the morning light.
Snow-white Crust (Plicatura nivea) and Fishbone Beard Lichen (Usnea dasopoga) both are found in old growth and secondary old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest and are highly visible in the rainy months of fall and winter.
January 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Snow-white Crust (Plicatura nivea) and Fishbone Beard Lichen (Usnea dasopoga) both are found in old growth and secondary old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest and are highly visible in the rainy months of fall and winter.
Geneva Pond on a winter's day and a forest bridge made of Yellow cedar. There is something so soothing to the spirit to wander forested trails mostly quiet except for the sounds of springs running briskly towards the pond and the occasional croak of a Raven, Belted kingfisher, and Stellar's Jay.
January 14, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Geneva Pond on a winter's day and a forest bridge made of Yellow cedar. There is something so soothing to the spirit to wander forested trails mostly quiet except for the sounds of springs running briskly towards the pond and the occasional croak of a Raven, Belted kingfisher, and Stellar's Jay.
I can never get enough of the sound, beauty, and power of waterfalls, geologic crossroads which fill the senses.
January 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I can never get enough of the sound, beauty, and power of waterfalls, geologic crossroads which fill the senses.
The weekly ferry from Bellingham to Alaska by way of the Inland Passage is not for the light hearted during the winter months with numerous storms pummeling the ship along the way.
Barrow's goldeneye ducks wintering on the bay, and snow on the foothills near Lake Whatcom.
Barrow's goldeneye ducks wintering on the bay, and snow on the foothills near Lake Whatcom.
January 10, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The weekly ferry from Bellingham to Alaska by way of the Inland Passage is not for the light hearted during the winter months with numerous storms pummeling the ship along the way.
Barrow's goldeneye ducks wintering on the bay, and snow on the foothills near Lake Whatcom.
Barrow's goldeneye ducks wintering on the bay, and snow on the foothills near Lake Whatcom.
The little sailing boat reminds me of one of my favorite classic bedtime story of Wynken, Blynken and Nod.
The carvings on the columns along the stairs leading up to the old City Hall date back to the 1890s.
The carvings on the columns along the stairs leading up to the old City Hall date back to the 1890s.
January 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The little sailing boat reminds me of one of my favorite classic bedtime story of Wynken, Blynken and Nod.
The carvings on the columns along the stairs leading up to the old City Hall date back to the 1890s.
The carvings on the columns along the stairs leading up to the old City Hall date back to the 1890s.
Blue skies and interesting cloud formations as well as raging creeks running high even when stormy weather subsides.
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Blue skies and interesting cloud formations as well as raging creeks running high even when stormy weather subsides.
In need of quiet and a bit of solitude today and finding hidden gifts like Hair Ice - (Exidiopsis effusa) a species of fungi which is known for forming hair ice on dead wood.
January 4, 2026 at 12:16 AM
In need of quiet and a bit of solitude today and finding hidden gifts like Hair Ice - (Exidiopsis effusa) a species of fungi which is known for forming hair ice on dead wood.
New Year's Day walk along Big Indian Slough along Padilla Bay saw 36 Bald eagles, 77 Killdeer, 29 Great Blue Heron, 166 Northern Pintail, 1 Short Eared Owl, 3 Northern Harrier, 1 Kestrel, 5 Rough Legged Hawks, 33 Common and Barrow's goldeneye, 13 Buffleheads, 28 American Widgeons, 2 Common loons.
January 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
New Year's Day walk along Big Indian Slough along Padilla Bay saw 36 Bald eagles, 77 Killdeer, 29 Great Blue Heron, 166 Northern Pintail, 1 Short Eared Owl, 3 Northern Harrier, 1 Kestrel, 5 Rough Legged Hawks, 33 Common and Barrow's goldeneye, 13 Buffleheads, 28 American Widgeons, 2 Common loons.
Sunrise over Lake Whatcom and sunset and as always sunrises are far superior to sunsets on this lake.
December 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Sunrise over Lake Whatcom and sunset and as always sunrises are far superior to sunsets on this lake.
Trail of a Thousand Puddles was my hike today with a break in the weather and wandering along the South Fork of the Nooksack River. I have to admit love the name but probably should be renamed Trail of Wet Hiking Boots with Knee High Creeks.
December 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trail of a Thousand Puddles was my hike today with a break in the weather and wandering along the South Fork of the Nooksack River. I have to admit love the name but probably should be renamed Trail of Wet Hiking Boots with Knee High Creeks.
I love this piece called Positive Energy especially when the morning light pierces the pieces of glass and fills the artwork with light especially on the short days when light is in short supply.
December 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I love this piece called Positive Energy especially when the morning light pierces the pieces of glass and fills the artwork with light especially on the short days when light is in short supply.
Christmas stroll along Bellingham Bay to Marine Park and back with the views of the North Cascade Mountains freshly painted in new snow and the shades only visible in winter light.
December 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Christmas stroll along Bellingham Bay to Marine Park and back with the views of the North Cascade Mountains freshly painted in new snow and the shades only visible in winter light.
Not sure if this is Cauliform mushroom - Sparassis Radicata or White Domecap - Leucocybe connata but both of them are native to the Pacific Northwest.
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Not sure if this is Cauliform mushroom - Sparassis Radicata or White Domecap - Leucocybe connata but both of them are native to the Pacific Northwest.
Rainbows are a frequent visitor here which is why they figure so prominently in the mythology of the First Nations people of the Salish Sea.
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Rainbows are a frequent visitor here which is why they figure so prominently in the mythology of the First Nations people of the Salish Sea.
The great thing about winter in the Pacific Northwest is that even when it mid afternoon and the light is lessening, young children use lamps to work on nature activities in shelters at the park regardless of the weather conditions.
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The great thing about winter in the Pacific Northwest is that even when it mid afternoon and the light is lessening, young children use lamps to work on nature activities in shelters at the park regardless of the weather conditions.
Looking through the center of a sculpture reminds me of Mary in the Secret Garden peeking through the keyhole the first time and seeing a bit of the untamed garden. This other stone piece is a reminder of the tomb passageways of Ireland especially meaningful as we approach the winter solstice.
December 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Looking through the center of a sculpture reminds me of Mary in the Secret Garden peeking through the keyhole the first time and seeing a bit of the untamed garden. This other stone piece is a reminder of the tomb passageways of Ireland especially meaningful as we approach the winter solstice.
With short winter days approaching and storms rolling in the water rushes everywhere and the darkness is ever present even in the middle of the day.
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
With short winter days approaching and storms rolling in the water rushes everywhere and the darkness is ever present even in the middle of the day.
A break in the stormy weather - a view of the Olympic Mountains in the distance over Bellingham Bay and Mt. Baker rising above the foothills and a lenticular cloud forming over it from atmospheric waves often a sign of an incoming front.
December 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A break in the stormy weather - a view of the Olympic Mountains in the distance over Bellingham Bay and Mt. Baker rising above the foothills and a lenticular cloud forming over it from atmospheric waves often a sign of an incoming front.
Quiet walk along the interurban, Great Blue Heron, Dull Oregon grape.
December 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Quiet walk along the interurban, Great Blue Heron, Dull Oregon grape.
Even the small creeks are spilling over there banks with the massive amount of rain from the atmospheric rivers coming into the northwest but the increased water flow is also due to the warm temperatures melting the snow in the mountains and adding to the flood risks.
December 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Even the small creeks are spilling over there banks with the massive amount of rain from the atmospheric rivers coming into the northwest but the increased water flow is also due to the warm temperatures melting the snow in the mountains and adding to the flood risks.
Creeks are raging at the moment with the second atmospheric river hitting this week and this one much stronger than the last.
December 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Creeks are raging at the moment with the second atmospheric river hitting this week and this one much stronger than the last.