Keith Williamson

This image, which depicts the slow transition from autumn to winter in the pacific northwest, is based on a photograph taken on 10/27/2017 (i.e., nine years ago today).

Entrance to Wiley Slough, Skagit River estuary, at low tide. Image taken 2/9/2023, under typical rainy season skies.

Female northern pintail foraging at sunset, Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington. And perhaps giving me the side-eye...

Some more snow geese from Fir Island, Washington

Snow geese, Fir Island, Washington, last week.

Snow geese landing on Fir Island, Washington. For those that know the area... In the first image, you can see Mount Baker in the background. In the second image, on the far-right hand side, one can barely make out a mountain top. Any guesses which mountain? Hint: it's near Mount Baker...

Ring-billed Gull, at sunset, Skagit River estuary, Washington.

Greater Yellowlegs on the mudflats, Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington.

Killdeer foraging on the mudflats and finding a clam worm. Seen last week at Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington.

Snow Geese and Mount Baker, seen from Fir Island, Washington last week.

Snow goose, coming in for a landing. Seen last week on Fir Island, Washington.

Long-billed Dowitcher, looking for, and probing for, a meal. Seen yesterday afternoon at Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington.

American Wigeons (male and female), seen yesterday afternoon at Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington.

Sup? It's a pleasure to meet you!

It's that time of year again.

Saratoga Passage, Whidbey Island, and the Olympic Mountains, as seen from Camano Island State Park.

Heading toward the bay at dusk...

Bald eagle, Fir Island, Washington.

Sometimes I wonder what it must be like to fly from Wrangell Island in the Arctic Ocean to the northern Puget Sound of Washington (and beyond). And then head back to Wrangell Island in the spring. All while navigating rugged terrain and dealing with sometimes harsh weather.

Snow geese, Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington. Seen a couple of days ago.

Snow geese in flight, seen the other day at Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington. A bald eagle had stirred them up.

Several days ago, there were several scattered flocks of Snow Geese and Cackling Geese on Fir Island, Washington. While I was taking photos, I noticed an incoming flock of Cackling Geese that was being led by a solitary Snow Geese.

American Wigeon, seen a couple days ago, in the Skagit River estuary, Washington

Bald eagle coming in for a landing, seen a couple days ago on Fir Island, Washington.

Ma, the space between

Slightly after sunset tonight at Hayton Preserve on Fir Island, Washington.

One final image from yesterday. Fall is in the air!

Northern Harrier flying over a cornfield, seen yesterday on the Samish Flats, near Edison, Washington. She was patrolling an open field between me and the cornfield. Harriers are one of my favorite birds. "Hawk of the Marsh"

I was set up in field yesterday afternoon, when a Great Blue Heron landed very close to me. I stood very still to get a few images. Eventually it decided that it did like my presence, and took off, eventually flying over a distant corn field.

Here are a couple images of a female Northern Harrier, taken yesterday afternoon, just before sunset.

I think this is an immature golden-crowned sparrow, but if anyone has any other ideas, I would love to hear them.

Northern Harrier, seen Friday afternoon at sunset in the Skagit River estuary.

Female red-winged blackbird, seen yesterday at sunset in the Skagit River estuary. I rarely give these birds much thought, but actually in the light of sunset, they are quite beautiful!

Here are a couple more Double-crested Cormorants, seen a couple of days ago at sunset from Ala Spit on Whidbey Island, Washington. These guys and gals regularly fly between Ala Spit and Hope Island. They can also be seen flying through Deception Pass (e.g., from Pass Island).

Double-crested Cormorants, seen a couple of days ago at Ala Spit on Whidbey Island, Washington.

Ring-billed gull, seen a couple of days ago at Ala Spit on Whidbey Island, Washington.

Looking south from near Mt. Constitution on Orcas Island in the San Juan islands of Washington State. Image taken 11/23/2013.

Looking south from near Mt. Constitution on Orcas Island in the San Juan islands of Washington State. Image taken 11/22/2013.

Glaciers on the northeast face of Mount Baker. Image taken 10/3/2012, from near Artist's Point.

North Cascades Forest, near Washington Pass. Image taken 9/24/2024

Paddle-tailed darner dragonfly, Fullerton Pond, Barnum Point Preserve, Camano Island, Washington. Image taken 9/4/2024

Common red darter dragonfly, Fullerton Pond, Barnum Point Preserve, Camano Island, Washington. Image taken 9/4/2024

Fir Island farm

Jackson Hole and Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Image taken from the Shadow Mountain Road, twelve years ago today.

Clouds over Mount Moran and the Teton Range, Jackson Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, twelve years ago today.

Sunrise on the Grand Teton, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, twelve years ago today!

Mount Moran, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, twelve years ago today.

Grand Teton National Park, twelve years ago today.

Great Blue Heron, with a nearby duck (partially hidden), in the Skagit River Estuary, Washington state. I watched the heron for some time before realizing that there was a nearby duck. They did not seem to be bothered by the close proximity. Seen yesterday evening, just before sunset.

Pectoral Sandpiper, Hayton Preserve, Fir Island, Washington. Taken close to sunset yesterday.