Bicycle Sundays Return in May

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On select Sundays from May through September, Lake Washington Boulevard is closed to motorized vehicle traffic from Mt. Baker Park to Seward Park from 10 am to 6 pm. This leaves the scenic roadway open to bicycles, runners, baby buggies, and folks out for a sunny promenade.

Opening day this year is Sunday, May 20th. The opening day celebration will be held at Seward Park in the lower meadow from 10 am to 2 pm. The festivities will include music, games, and face painting.

2018 Schedule

May 20th, 27th.

June 3rd, 17th, 24th.

July 8th, 15th.

August 19th, 26th.

September 2nd, 9th, 16th.

2nd Annual Wildlife in the City Week and Festival

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Starting tomorrow and running through Saturday the 21st, Seattle will be hosting its second Wildlife in the City Week. The events are sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation and several other local organizations.

Supposedly there are events being held all week at various venues around the city, but unfortunately, whoever is in charge of the Wildlife in the City Week website has dropped the ball and it hasn’t been updated with any event details except for a brief mention of the festival that wraps up the week.

Fortunately, I know of two events taking place on Saturday the 21st because I follow Heron Habitat Helpers on Facebook.

From 1-5 pm several organizations will be participating in the Wildlife Festival at the Discovery Park Learning Center with lots of fun and educational activities.

From 2-4 pm Heron Habitat Helpers will have telescopes set up at Commodore Park for anyone who wants to come by and get a good look at the great blue heron nests in the rookery. HHH volunteers will also be on hand to answer all your burning questions about these fabulous birds.

Seagull and Wave Sequence

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Normally I shoot photos one at a time. I don’t follow active children around or shoot sports, and even with squirrels and birds I usually take single shots. But sometimes with a quickly moving target I switch to burst mode to try to make sure I get at least one pic that has focus nailed and a good expression, turn of head or whatever.

Shooting in bursts like this is called “spray and pray.” It’s a somewhat derogatory term because rather than depending on skill and technique you’re betting that quantity will lead to something of quality. Derogatory or not, spraying and praying can be useful! And sometimes you end up with a fun sequence, like this seagull getting surprised by a wave.

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