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Archive for the 'Birds & Wildlife' Category
Craig Johnson came to Earth Sanctuary sat on the bench by the labyrinth for a while watching the heron preen near the middle of the pond. The heron flew to the area near the Native American prayer stone (just off the cattails). He went to …that location, keeping a distance and noticed the heron’s body undulating, so I knew the bird was going to strike. I leaned against a tree, hand holding my pocket video camera and shot the clip. It was about 4:00 PM.
Great Blue Heron, Eagle and More!
Monday, November 19th, 2012
This video by Craig Johnson starts off with a Great Blue Heron catching a big bass in the Middle Pond at Earth Sanctuary. http://www.pugetsoundbackyardbirds.com/Birds%20of%20Earth%20Sanctuary.html
Incredible Osprey Videos at Earth Sanctuary
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Here is some video footage of Osprey by photographer extraordinare, Craig Johnson, most taken at Earth Sanctuary (including the fish catch!). The video may take a while to load. http://www.pugetsoundbackyardbirds.com/OspreyatES.html
Earth Sanctuary Bird Slide Show
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Craig Johnson is a fantastic bird photographer and author. We are fortunate that he loves Earth Sanctuary comes there to take bird photos. Here is a link to a beautiful slide show of Earth Sanctuary bird photos. Thank you Craig!
Birds at Earth Sanctuary
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Yesterday, I met a woman who was counting birds at Earth Sanctuary for the annual Audubon bird count. Here is a link to some of my Earth Sanctuary bird photos.
Earth Sanctuary is a Great Place for Birding!
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Craig Johnson has produced a map of great places to view birds on Whidbey Island. Earth Sanctuary is marked “*” as one of the top areas to view birds!
Craig and his wife Joy have written several great books on Birding. You can view and purchase them at their website.
You can also view a great slide show that Craig produced of a Rufous Hummingbird nesting, from eggs to fledglings!
Wonderful set of Earth Sanctuary Photos
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Barred Owl
Monday, September 27th, 2010

Barred Owl by Steve McGinnis
Here is a photo of a Barred Owl taken at Earth Sanctuary this past weekend by Steve McGinnis.
Beautiful Slide Show of Birds at Earth Sanctuary
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Craig Johnson, bird photographer extraordinaire, has put together a nice slide show of birds at Earth Sanctuary.
Note: it features large images, so it may test your internet connection. It automatically replays.
Thank you Craig!
Beaver Lodge is Getting Bigger
Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Earth Sanctuary Beaver Lodge
The beavers have been building up one of their lodges. This beaver lodge is located to the right of the Wetland Trail, about 100 yards past the Cottonwood Stone Circle.
Great Blue Heron, Eagle and More!
Monday, November 19th, 2012This video by Craig Johnson starts off with a Great Blue Heron catching a big bass in the Middle Pond at Earth Sanctuary. http://www.pugetsoundbackyardbirds.com/Birds%20of%20Earth%20Sanctuary.html
Incredible Osprey Videos at Earth Sanctuary
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012Here is some video footage of Osprey by photographer extraordinare, Craig Johnson, most taken at Earth Sanctuary (including the fish catch!). The video may take a while to load. http://www.pugetsoundbackyardbirds.com/OspreyatES.html
Earth Sanctuary Bird Slide Show
Saturday, May 12th, 2012Birds at Earth Sanctuary
Saturday, December 31st, 2011Yesterday, I met a woman who was counting birds at Earth Sanctuary for the annual Audubon bird count. Here is a link to some of my Earth Sanctuary bird photos.
Earth Sanctuary is a Great Place for Birding!
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
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Craig Johnson has produced a map of great places to view birds on Whidbey Island. Earth Sanctuary is marked “*” as one of the top areas to view birds!
Craig and his wife Joy have written several great books on Birding. You can view and purchase them at their website.
You can also view a great slide show that Craig produced of a Rufous Hummingbird nesting, from eggs to fledglings!
Wonderful set of Earth Sanctuary Photos
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011Barred Owl
Monday, September 27th, 2010
Barred Owl by Steve McGinnis
Here is a photo of a Barred Owl taken at Earth Sanctuary this past weekend by Steve McGinnis.
Beautiful Slide Show of Birds at Earth Sanctuary
Monday, June 14th, 2010Craig Johnson, bird photographer extraordinaire, has put together a nice slide show of birds at Earth Sanctuary.
Note: it features large images, so it may test your internet connection. It automatically replays.
Thank you Craig!
Beaver Lodge is Getting Bigger
Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Earth Sanctuary Beaver Lodge
The beavers have been building up one of their lodges. This beaver lodge is located to the right of the Wetland Trail, about 100 yards past the Cottonwood Stone Circle.
