A trip to Damon Point yielded numerous encounters with the snowy owls who have migrated down from Alaska. They don’t seem to mind the windy site or the visitors. We don’t want to cause them any reason to leave so hopefully everyone will stay a respectful distance. They are beautiful and some of the younger ones look like little Casper the ghost relations. See photos by Kate Lynch here:http://wordandpicturecommunications.blogspot.com/2012/03/snowy-owls.html
Winterized with Wonder
Happy New Year from Ocean Shores. You may be needing your boat shoes more than your flip flops this time of year, but that is no reason not to visit. There is no doubt winter is upon us. The good news is the wave action is amazing and the best of the driftwood supply is being stacked up on the beaches. You’ll also find a whole new world of agates and shells in the aftermath of the storms and more than likely some finds from far off lands. It is an exciting time of year so if you have avoided the beach in the winter, you might want to reconsider. Lots of locals intentionally go down to the beaches just to watch the amazing power of the waves during the storms. I will let you in on a well kept secret. Watch the weather closely because even in the winter there are lots of sunny, mild days that are perfect for walking on the beach and treasure hunting.
Fun trip up north to Port Townsend
Port Townsend is a fun historical town with lots artists and atmosphere. I recently discovered a steampunk/victorian jewelry artist there and you can see her work on Etsy at:http://www.etsy.com/shop/chilirose
Wildflowers and Lavendar flower
What a wondrous time of year when summer finally arrives. The wildflowers are in bloom and we are surrounded by brilliant hues of rose, pink, yellow, gold, orange, red, purple, lavendar, white and many shades of each. Deep rose and White foxglove are everywhere; buttercups and daisys are in full bloom. The lavendar is loaded with fragrant buds. The birds are gorging themselves on an abundance of berries and so am I. The new fawns are growing rapidly and beginning to lose their spots. An early spawn of mushrooms are popping up all over, adding to the taste treats.
The Hogs are coming!
The great motorcycle weekend is coming up soon. As many as 4000 riders come roaring into town, put on a parade and show. Vendors offer all kinds of foods and wares. The casino has special events. Fun time for all.
Fourth of July
Lots of activities, but the fireworks were the main attraction for most. We enjoyed a neighborhood celebration as well. This is the place if you want a great light show!
Sand and Sawdust Festival
Great weather this weekend and lots of fun sand creations on the beach along with the woodcarvings at the convention center. Colorful kites and inflated floats across the sky add to the fun. Come ride horses, pedal a buggy, or zoom along the water on a moped.
Doe and Fawns
Visiting deer and her fawns were completely camouflaged when they entered the new forest of ferns, but not before I got to watch the fawns nursing
Beautiful Deer
The deer are abundant here and one of my great joys. Each morning I look out my window while I am making coffee and watch them as they come out of the forest to graze. This time of year we get to see lots of new babies. When I looked out this morning there were triplet fawns leaping about the clearing while their mother nibbled at the grass and bushes.
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The tides of change
When visiting the shores this summer you will notice an improvement in streets, sidewalks and a roundabout. It is a much better situation for pedestrians and bicycle riders
