Topic: Animals
Stacked Swans
Written on January 30, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local wildlife photographer John Miller checks in again with this recent photo of swans at Skagit Flats. Here he is with the details… This is a shot I captured this morning at sunrise on the Skaget flats. I call it “Stacked Swans” Tech info – Nikon D500 w/200mm f2, shot @ f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 100 Continue Reading
Dream Swan
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local wildlife photographer extraordinaire John Miller shares another beautiful image. Here’s his description of this swan image… The attached image was taken last week, shortly after sunrise, at Dream Lake. After photographing a gaggle of swans over the past 10 years, I believe this is the most detailed capture I have been lucky enough to Continue Reading
Islanders for Safe Shipping
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 150 people came to San Juan County Park on MLK day to oppose the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline project. If the pipeline is allowed as proceed as proposed it will increase the tanker shipping in Haro Straits from 5 tankers a month to 34 tankers and three barges per month. This increase in Continue Reading
Remembering Granny and DoubleStuf
Written on January 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is shared with you from the Whale Museum… It is with great respect we say goodbye to Granny (J-2). She led her community through many trying times, from captures, industrialization, to the current depletion of their main food source Chinook salmon. Granny was there through the thick of it all and she taught and Continue Reading
Bits & Spurs Says Thanks!
Written on January 20, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Ballman shares this news from the local 4-H horse club “Bits & Spurs”… Thanks to a generous donation from Islanders Bank and the helpful assistance of Alexandra Sherlock, Bits & Spurs was able to purchase new 4-H club hoodies which you will be able to see them wearing when they ride at the fair. Continue Reading
Numbers from Christmas Bird Count
Written on January 18, 2017 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Barbara Jensen about the recent Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count… I have finally crunched the numbers for the CBC and even though the weather was not the best, lots of areas were covered and lots of birds seen, here are some of the highlights: 81 people participated, in 32 parties and Continue Reading
Beachwalkers Wanted For COASST
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free training sessions: one focused on beached birds and one focused on marine debris. The Beached Bird training will be held in Eastsound, WA on Saturday, January 28 and the Marine Debris training will be held in Friday Harbor, WA on Sunday, January 29. Continue Reading
Rosie the Lamb
Written on January 16, 2017 at 6:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus from the Animal Inn shares this photo… This lamb was born January 10th. Her name is Rosie. She weighed about 9 pounds. Have any other ranchers beat us for the first of the year? Michelle Loftus Animal Inn
Volunteer Orientations for Animal Shelter
Written on January 16, 2017 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced it will hold two orientation sessions for those who would like to become volunteers. The organization is looking for two types of volunteers; the first to help at the shelter socializing animals, walking dogs, cleaning, and administrative tasks. The second group will help with events and Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear dog lovers and those who appreciate the finer things in life, Hello there. I’m Daphne. I’ve been living in a wonderful foster home here in Friday Harbor, but all good things must come to an end and I find myself in need of a more permanent arrangement. My therapist tells me I need to Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 9, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi there. I’m Pixel. My New Year’s Resolutions? Well, all right. Since you asked, here they are: I will Spend more time working on my memoir, entitled, “Pixel-Cat, Queen of Everything, Including You. And your dumb Dog”. I will Practice Yoga at least three times a week. I will make more time for arts and Continue Reading
“Hard Water” by John Miller
Written on January 6, 2017 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this photo of swans he saw on a frozen lake: “While driving by Dream lake this afternoon, saw these two swans walking to a small hole in the ice – I think I will call it “Hard Water”. On the tech side, shot with a Nikon D500, 200mm f2 af-s Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Releases Two Juvenile Bald Eagles
Written on January 6, 2017 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
After several months of receiving care at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, two juvenile bald eagles have a second chance at life in the wild. With a small group of onlookers attending, Wolf Hollow staff and volunteers released the pair on December 29th at Rasar State Park near Concrete, WA. The eagles – Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on January 3, 2017 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Kim Grotle is the Volunteer of the Month for December, 2016. Kim started volunteering at the animal shelter shortly after moving here about a year ago and has been a loyal and regular volunteer ever since. Not only can she can be counted on to help Continue Reading
Counting Birds
Written on January 2, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We had a good time out on Saturday counting birds for the Audubon Society’s 117th Annual Christmas Bird Count. More information on counts around the county will be coming soon.
Pet of the Week
Written on January 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
I say, chaps – you wouldn’t by chance fancy a game of rope pull or ball throwing, would you? Perhaps we could meet up for elevenses or a brisk stroll? My name is Sponge Bob Square Pants, but my mates just call me “Bob”. As you can see, I’m a snappy dresser and we would Continue Reading
Stacked Swans
Written on January 30, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local wildlife photographer John Miller checks in again with this recent photo of swans at Skagit Flats. Here he is with the details… This is a shot I captured this morning at sunrise on the Skaget flats. I call it “Stacked Swans” Tech info – Nikon D500 w/200mm f2, shot @ f2.8, 1/1000 sec and 100 Continue Reading
Dream Swan
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local wildlife photographer extraordinaire John Miller shares another beautiful image. Here’s his description of this swan image… The attached image was taken last week, shortly after sunrise, at Dream Lake. After photographing a gaggle of swans over the past 10 years, I believe this is the most detailed capture I have been lucky enough to Continue Reading
Islanders for Safe Shipping
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 150 people came to San Juan County Park on MLK day to oppose the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline project. If the pipeline is allowed as proceed as proposed it will increase the tanker shipping in Haro Straits from 5 tankers a month to 34 tankers and three barges per month. This increase in Continue Reading
Remembering Granny and DoubleStuf
Written on January 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is shared with you from the Whale Museum… It is with great respect we say goodbye to Granny (J-2). She led her community through many trying times, from captures, industrialization, to the current depletion of their main food source Chinook salmon. Granny was there through the thick of it all and she taught and Continue Reading
Bits & Spurs Says Thanks!
Written on January 20, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Ballman shares this news from the local 4-H horse club “Bits & Spurs”… Thanks to a generous donation from Islanders Bank and the helpful assistance of Alexandra Sherlock, Bits & Spurs was able to purchase new 4-H club hoodies which you will be able to see them wearing when they ride at the fair. Continue Reading
Numbers from Christmas Bird Count
Written on January 18, 2017 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Barbara Jensen about the recent Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count… I have finally crunched the numbers for the CBC and even though the weather was not the best, lots of areas were covered and lots of birds seen, here are some of the highlights: 81 people participated, in 32 parties and Continue Reading
Beachwalkers Wanted For COASST
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free training sessions: one focused on beached birds and one focused on marine debris. The Beached Bird training will be held in Eastsound, WA on Saturday, January 28 and the Marine Debris training will be held in Friday Harbor, WA on Sunday, January 29. Continue Reading
Rosie the Lamb
Written on January 16, 2017 at 6:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus from the Animal Inn shares this photo… This lamb was born January 10th. Her name is Rosie. She weighed about 9 pounds. Have any other ranchers beat us for the first of the year? Michelle Loftus Animal Inn
Volunteer Orientations for Animal Shelter
Written on January 16, 2017 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced it will hold two orientation sessions for those who would like to become volunteers. The organization is looking for two types of volunteers; the first to help at the shelter socializing animals, walking dogs, cleaning, and administrative tasks. The second group will help with events and Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear dog lovers and those who appreciate the finer things in life, Hello there. I’m Daphne. I’ve been living in a wonderful foster home here in Friday Harbor, but all good things must come to an end and I find myself in need of a more permanent arrangement. My therapist tells me I need to Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 9, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi there. I’m Pixel. My New Year’s Resolutions? Well, all right. Since you asked, here they are: I will Spend more time working on my memoir, entitled, “Pixel-Cat, Queen of Everything, Including You. And your dumb Dog”. I will Practice Yoga at least three times a week. I will make more time for arts and Continue Reading
“Hard Water” by John Miller
Written on January 6, 2017 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this photo of swans he saw on a frozen lake: “While driving by Dream lake this afternoon, saw these two swans walking to a small hole in the ice – I think I will call it “Hard Water”. On the tech side, shot with a Nikon D500, 200mm f2 af-s Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Releases Two Juvenile Bald Eagles
Written on January 6, 2017 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
After several months of receiving care at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, two juvenile bald eagles have a second chance at life in the wild. With a small group of onlookers attending, Wolf Hollow staff and volunteers released the pair on December 29th at Rasar State Park near Concrete, WA. The eagles – Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on January 3, 2017 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Kim Grotle is the Volunteer of the Month for December, 2016. Kim started volunteering at the animal shelter shortly after moving here about a year ago and has been a loyal and regular volunteer ever since. Not only can she can be counted on to help Continue Reading
Counting Birds
Written on January 2, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We had a good time out on Saturday counting birds for the Audubon Society’s 117th Annual Christmas Bird Count. More information on counts around the county will be coming soon.
Pet of the Week
Written on January 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
I say, chaps – you wouldn’t by chance fancy a game of rope pull or ball throwing, would you? Perhaps we could meet up for elevenses or a brisk stroll? My name is Sponge Bob Square Pants, but my mates just call me “Bob”. As you can see, I’m a snappy dresser and we would Continue Reading