On this day celebrating dads, we start our gallery of West Seattle bird photos – all but one sent by readers (thank you!) – with some family views – above, Stewart L. sent the photo of a Canada Goose family afloat. Below, Janelle Otterholt photographed an American Robin and nestlings:
Barred Owlets in Lincoln Park have drawn a lot of attention lately. This photo is from a reader who asked to be anonymous:
Closer-up views were provided by Jamie Kinney, including this one:
And the grownups are interesting too – WSB contributing photojournalist Oliver Hamlin snapped this one:
Also seen in Lincoln Park: Bald Eagles. Mara Jacroux shared this image:
Jerry Simmons saw a Juvenile Bald Eagle with a familiar green-and-white backdrop:
Also from Jerry, an American Goldfinch:
Even the ubiquitous Crow had its moments for photographers in recent weeks. Sarah saw a leucistic – “caramel” – crow in North Fauntleroy:
And Matt Baerwalde caught one posing with a sculpted relative at Cove Park (north of the Fauntleroy ferry dock):
Thanks to everyone who sends bird and other wildlife photos (as well as breaking news, interesting sights, etc.) – westseattleblog@gmail.com is the best mailbox if it’s not urgent!