Edward Leonard
Bird of the Day - Black-Legged Kittiwake 15 July 2024
This bird was spotted in Tokeland, WA in the Marina on our way to Long Beach.
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Bird of the Day - American White Pelican: 14 July 2024
Eastern Washington/Oregon was hot beyond our comfort zone. I had wanted to visit the McNarry Wildlife Area on the 13th, but the...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Bird of the Day - Wilson's Snipe : 12 July 2024
Today Andy, Fiona and I visited Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. It was a wonderful day. I had hoped to add a Western...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 11
- 4 min
Franklin Falls 11 July 2024
It has been a dozen years since Sandra and I hiked Franklin Falls. I had forgoten how beautiful it is to see in person. My prior...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 9
- 1 min
Sawmill Creek Burn 8 July 2024
Yesterday, Andy and I went in search of Black-backed Woodpeckers. Instead, we got to see Canada Jays, and 4 different species of...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Bird of the Day - Loggerhead Shrike : 7 July 2024
Along Upmtanum Road - Ellensburg, WA in the early morning hours I spotted my first Loggerhead Shrike of the year. The Shrike was a bird...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 7
- 4 min
Wenas Campground 6 July 2024
Last night, I boondocked at Wenas Campground and learned some important lessons. For at least a year, I've wanted to visit Wenas...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Bird of the Day - Bushtit : 5 July 2024
Today was busy with a morning trip to Olympia KGY Point in an unsuccessful search for a Franklin's Gull and an afternoon trip to Seattle...
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Edward Leonard
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Bird of the Day 4 July 2024: American Goldfinch
(ChatGPT in Italics) Along the Snoqualmie River Trail near Three Forks, this American Goldfinch appeared like a beacon in the green. ...
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Edward Leonard
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge - Washington - 29 June 2024
Visiting National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) is something I really enjoy. I have found them great spots to enjoy nature without the crowds...
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Edward Leonard
- Jun 23
- 5 min
There is so much for me to learn - Snoqualmie River Stillwater Unit - 23 June 2024
This morning I headed out for a short outing hopeful to see an American Bittern or a Red-eyed Vireo. It was a quiet Sunday with only a...
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Edward Leonard
- Jun 15
- 5 min
Robinson Canyon 15 June 2024
The man with his goats took me by surprise and I was startled two Ruffed Grouse that woke me up way more than my everyday Trenta...
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Edward Leonard
- Jun 9
- 7 min
Sunday Dreaded Sunday
Growing up I remember adults complaining about Sundays as they dreaded the coming Monday. I never wanted to feel they way they did and...
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Edward Leonard
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Where do I go?
In about one month, I planned to take a 2 month leave of absence from my job of 27 years. I'd been debating this leave for about 6...
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Edward Leonard
- Jun 2
- 4 min
One Night In Liberty, Wa 1 June 2024
Chatgpt Title: Exploring Nature's Splendor: Camping in Liberty Recreation Area, Washington State Nestled within the picturesque...
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Edward Leonard
- May 26
- 4 min
Picnic at Umtanum Creek 26 May 2024
ChatGPT Title: A Perfect Day in Nature: Picnicking at Umtanum Creek in Ellensburg, WA Nestled in the heart of Ellensburg, Washington,...
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Edward Leonard
- May 24
- 3 min
Lesser Nighthawk at Getty Cove A Washington State First! 24 May 2024
Going to try something a little different today and blend my writing and chatgpt together. chatgpt will be in italics. Another Friday...
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Edward Leonard
- May 18
- 4 min
Ebey Waterfront Trail, Marysville 18 May 2024
Title: Chasing the Spirit of the Red-throated Phalaropes: A Journey along Ebey Waterfront Trail In the heart of Marysville lies a hidden...
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Edward Leonard
- May 5
- 4 min
Westport Seabirds Pelagic Trip 4 May 2024
On the brisk morning of May 4, 2024, a father and his 17-year-old son embarked on a transformative pelagic trip with Westport Seabirds,...
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Edward Leonard
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Palouse Falls State Park - Washington - 27 April 2024
Nestled within the rugged terrain of eastern Washington lies a natural wonder waiting to be discovered: Palouse Falls State Park. While...
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