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Sunrises over Lake Whatcom never disappoint. It is the perfect gift to begin one's day in the quiet of first light.
March 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Sunrises over Lake Whatcom never disappoint. It is the perfect gift to begin one's day in the quiet of first light.
I believe this is Pendulous Wing-moss (Antitrichia curtipendula) a feather moss, Flowers of the Oregon grape, Pacific Madrona, and Red flowering currant all native species of the Pacific Northwest.
March 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I believe this is Pendulous Wing-moss (Antitrichia curtipendula) a feather moss, Flowers of the Oregon grape, Pacific Madrona, and Red flowering currant all native species of the Pacific Northwest.
Licorice ferns on the bridge arch at Whatcom Falls Park, Fragile Fork Moss (Dicranum tauricum) common in lowland forests of the PNW. Outside air temperature is 42F around 5 C and Whatcom Creek 40 F around 4 C and he is doing a back flip from the cliff approximately 5 meters above the pool of water.
March 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Licorice ferns on the bridge arch at Whatcom Falls Park, Fragile Fork Moss (Dicranum tauricum) common in lowland forests of the PNW. Outside air temperature is 42F around 5 C and Whatcom Creek 40 F around 4 C and he is doing a back flip from the cliff approximately 5 meters above the pool of water.
The interesting fact about these pictures is that it shows the life history of this tree in that it began life on a nurse log, a common nutrition source in temperate Northwest forests, and once the tree is fully decomposed all that remains is the outline of the phantom log under the roots.
March 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The interesting fact about these pictures is that it shows the life history of this tree in that it began life on a nurse log, a common nutrition source in temperate Northwest forests, and once the tree is fully decomposed all that remains is the outline of the phantom log under the roots.
Cordata Park morning reflection, Quaking Aspen, Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) is a lichen that grows primarily on Oak trees but also may be found on other deciduous trees as well in temperate forests of the Pacific Northwest. Ice particles glisten on the tips of a plant in the morning sun.
March 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Cordata Park morning reflection, Quaking Aspen, Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) is a lichen that grows primarily on Oak trees but also may be found on other deciduous trees as well in temperate forests of the Pacific Northwest. Ice particles glisten on the tips of a plant in the morning sun.
Clouds reflected in pond, first flowers of Indian Plum also known as Osoberry, Tree Mat Homalothecium Moss (Homalothecium fulgescens), and major work effort by a Pileated Woodpecker on an old Douglas fir in search of insects to feed on.
March 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Clouds reflected in pond, first flowers of Indian Plum also known as Osoberry, Tree Mat Homalothecium Moss (Homalothecium fulgescens), and major work effort by a Pileated Woodpecker on an old Douglas fir in search of insects to feed on.
Oregon Beaked Moss - (Kindbergia oregana) grows in lowland forests of the Pacific Northwest, Sword ferns on the ground and Licorice ferns growing on the tree trunks and/or rocks blanket the understory of the Northwest temperate forests.
February 27, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Oregon Beaked Moss - (Kindbergia oregana) grows in lowland forests of the Pacific Northwest, Sword ferns on the ground and Licorice ferns growing on the tree trunks and/or rocks blanket the understory of the Northwest temperate forests.
Within a few minutes of each other the sunset to the west versus the sunset to the east delivers starkly different colors but each are just as dramatic as the other.
February 27, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Within a few minutes of each other the sunset to the west versus the sunset to the east delivers starkly different colors but each are just as dramatic as the other.
The floating islands found on the Miami River work like a floating wetland and remove excess nutrients from the water column, the Fraser River White Suturgeon can grow to 20 feet, weigh up to 1500 pounds, lifespan of 100 years, largest freshwater fish in Canada.
February 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The floating islands found on the Miami River work like a floating wetland and remove excess nutrients from the water column, the Fraser River White Suturgeon can grow to 20 feet, weigh up to 1500 pounds, lifespan of 100 years, largest freshwater fish in Canada.
Small icicles forming alongside the edges of Whatcom creek brighten the landscape on a chilly day.
February 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Small icicles forming alongside the edges of Whatcom creek brighten the landscape on a chilly day.
One of the best parts of winter in the Pacific Northwest is even markers along trails can be beautiful harbingers of the beauty of the natural landscape and enhance the hiking experience.
February 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM
One of the best parts of winter in the Pacific Northwest is even markers along trails can be beautiful harbingers of the beauty of the natural landscape and enhance the hiking experience.
There are four mountain ranges that border Harrison Lake - the Coast Mountains, the Lillooet Range to the east, the Douglas Range to the west, south end is Mt Cheam which is the end of the Cascade Mountain Range. Another interesting fact is that both Harrison River and Lake are tidal.
February 18, 2026 at 12:50 AM
There are four mountain ranges that border Harrison Lake - the Coast Mountains, the Lillooet Range to the east, the Douglas Range to the west, south end is Mt Cheam which is the end of the Cascade Mountain Range. Another interesting fact is that both Harrison River and Lake are tidal.
The Sasquatch is a rich and important part of the Sts'ail First Nations people of the Chehalis Lakes region and has been part of their oral tradition over a thousand years. Sasquatch is viewed as the caretaker of the lands and is honored within their cultural history.
February 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The Sasquatch is a rich and important part of the Sts'ail First Nations people of the Chehalis Lakes region and has been part of their oral tradition over a thousand years. Sasquatch is viewed as the caretaker of the lands and is honored within their cultural history.
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park near Chillawack, BC just magical flow of mist and water cascading down rock face to the forest floor below.
February 14, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park near Chillawack, BC just magical flow of mist and water cascading down rock face to the forest floor below.
Spirit Masks from the Spirit Trail - each mask prompts a different perspective - searching, wisdom, introspective, and welcoming.
February 13, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Spirit Masks from the Spirit Trail - each mask prompts a different perspective - searching, wisdom, introspective, and welcoming.
Another beautiful day with multiple hikes to enhance the experience.
February 12, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Another beautiful day with multiple hikes to enhance the experience.
Bridal Veil Falls, Harrison Lake and surrounding mountain peaks in southwestern British Columbia on the way to Harrison Hot Springs on a picturesque February day.
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Bridal Veil Falls, Harrison Lake and surrounding mountain peaks in southwestern British Columbia on the way to Harrison Hot Springs on a picturesque February day.
Great Blue Heron doing a one legged pose along Whatcom Creek, flowers beginning to open on Oregon Grape further hint of very early spring here, one of the old wall painting hinting at the laid back nature of Bellingham.
February 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Great Blue Heron doing a one legged pose along Whatcom Creek, flowers beginning to open on Oregon Grape further hint of very early spring here, one of the old wall painting hinting at the laid back nature of Bellingham.
Mirror image on Geneva Pond, Club-like Tuning Fork (Calocera cornea) absolutely love the name, Orange Jelly Spot (Dacrymyces chrysospermus) both native to the Pacific Northwest.
February 8, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Mirror image on Geneva Pond, Club-like Tuning Fork (Calocera cornea) absolutely love the name, Orange Jelly Spot (Dacrymyces chrysospermus) both native to the Pacific Northwest.
Another lovely day in the northwest with low hanging fog near the surface of Lake Whatcom. Yellowlegs Bonnet(Mycena epipterygia) tiny fungi growing on the bark of a Douglas fir, Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) and pussy willow with the furry catkins.
February 6, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Another lovely day in the northwest with low hanging fog near the surface of Lake Whatcom. Yellowlegs Bonnet(Mycena epipterygia) tiny fungi growing on the bark of a Douglas fir, Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) and pussy willow with the furry catkins.
Sunrise this morning with the mist riding low and hugging the foothills - lovely start to the day.
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Sunrise this morning with the mist riding low and hugging the foothills - lovely start to the day.
February 1st and we in the northwest are experiencing first signs of spring. The first camellia bloom of the year and snow drops.
February 2, 2026 at 3:48 AM
February 1st and we in the northwest are experiencing first signs of spring. The first camellia bloom of the year and snow drops.
Winter skies always changing but never boring.
February 1, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Winter skies always changing but never boring.
Even in the depth of a northwest winter there are hints of new plant life appearing in hidden and protected corners already producing flowers to lighten the day.
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Even in the depth of a northwest winter there are hints of new plant life appearing in hidden and protected corners already producing flowers to lighten the day.
The winter flowers of the Witch Hazel brighten a winter's day and the ever changing beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape from Puget Sound looking west to the Cascade Mountains to the east.
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The winter flowers of the Witch Hazel brighten a winter's day and the ever changing beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape from Puget Sound looking west to the Cascade Mountains to the east.