Photo taken at the central wetlands in Magnuson Park in June 2015.
Vashon Island Wetland
Credit: King County Parks
The last time I was on Vashon Island was about forty years ago so I suspect I won’t get back there anytime soon. But if I were to go I’d want to stop by this location.
If you live on Vashon or are planning an outing to the island this looks like an interesting place to visit for nature lovers. This new view platform was recently built at the Island Center Forest overlooking Meadowlake Pond. From the information given it sounds accessible for those with mobility issues, though it’s not an ADA compliant path/site given the narrow trail and step up to the platform.
For more details see this King County Parks blog post.
Anna’s Hummingbird
Anna’s hummingbirds are originally from California, but have been extending their range over the last more than half a century, and currently reach up into southern British Columbia. Their expansion success is attributed to the proliferation of gardens and feeders. They are now common in the Puget Sound region and are seen here year-round.
I took these photos in November 2015 at the Magnuson Park community garden.
The Remains of Trees
The topic for Cee’s B&W Challenge this week is trees. The above tree lived a long life, then bobbed around Lake Wenatchee for a while before washing up on the beach at the State Park. The tree below is a former madrona on Magnolia Bluff.
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