Wonderful David. We hear so much about the scarcity and deficit of nature that it is truly joyous to hear of creatures massing in their rightful place! Why a spectacle. We have gatherings of rooks in our village, sometimes hundreds at a time over the church and it’s also a sight to behold - but eagles, oh my!
I just signed up and this was my first email from you, and it's terrific! We are sea kayakers and have spent a lot of time enjoying eagles and starfish on our paddles over the years, so this information is really up our alley. I was completely unaware of the tree stump phenomenon and look forward to seeking them out on future hikes and walks. Thank you. Like another commenter said, this information makes me feel hopeful.
What a treasure to see all those eagles in one spot! And so many sea stars too. In this world where climate hope is hard to find, it does the heart good to see eagles and sea stars thriving. Add to this the news I just read from the Samish Indian Nation, who named one of the Southern Resident female orca calves Sxwyeqólh (Swee-a-kosh), meaning "reason for hope child." Indeed, we need all the hope we can get, and your post, that orca, and all the people who are working to protect, nurse, and replenish the environment, give me reason for hope. Thank you!
Bremerton's Forest Ridge Park has a few of those living stumps, all less than about 10 inches diameter.
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There is a living stump at Dunn Garden in north Seattle.
Love your newsletter!
Thx for letting me know. I'll have to get up there.
recently i saw one reddish sea star just off alaskan way in elliott bay in downtown seattle.
feeling hopeful for their return.
they were ubiquitous in 2012.
Wonderful David. We hear so much about the scarcity and deficit of nature that it is truly joyous to hear of creatures massing in their rightful place! Why a spectacle. We have gatherings of rooks in our village, sometimes hundreds at a time over the church and it’s also a sight to behold - but eagles, oh my!
Thx Lynne. It was truly a spectacle. We also get big corvid gatherings, which I treasure.
*what a spectacle ☺️
Wonderful writing and delightful descriptions and quotes.
Thanks kindly.
I just signed up and this was my first email from you, and it's terrific! We are sea kayakers and have spent a lot of time enjoying eagles and starfish on our paddles over the years, so this information is really up our alley. I was completely unaware of the tree stump phenomenon and look forward to seeking them out on future hikes and walks. Thank you. Like another commenter said, this information makes me feel hopeful.
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What a treasure to see all those eagles in one spot! And so many sea stars too. In this world where climate hope is hard to find, it does the heart good to see eagles and sea stars thriving. Add to this the news I just read from the Samish Indian Nation, who named one of the Southern Resident female orca calves Sxwyeqólh (Swee-a-kosh), meaning "reason for hope child." Indeed, we need all the hope we can get, and your post, that orca, and all the people who are working to protect, nurse, and replenish the environment, give me reason for hope. Thank you!
Sherry, thanks for your comment and for highlighting that hope is out there in many places. DBW