Sunset at Kalaloch

Every time we drive south from Forks, we stop at an overlook of Kalaloch (prounounced klay-lock) Beach. We get out of the car and enjoy the fresh air coming in from the Pacific Ocean, the sound of waves rushing in and somtimes crashing on the edge below us. We watch the seagulls soar and swoop over the tumbling water, sometimes seeing pelicans and herons, eagles and hawks. We stand next to the berm looking down over the edge to see trees being tossed in the surf of high tide or tiny people walking on the exposed beach at low tide.
It never fails to inspire, awe, and take our breath away.

Sea Ducks in peril

These are sea ducks, scoters. This group was doing some basking on First Beach in La Push; but, many of them are being found dead on the beaches here, possibly from a sea algae blooming offshore that washes off the oils that keep them from freezing in the sea.

Forks skies

These are the Forks skies we like so much.

The Twilight fans might even call them Vampire skies. [grin]

Doe and Fawn

A quickly-snapped shot of a doe and fawn along the road around Lake Crescent.

We see them often, and they don't seem to mind the cars.

They are a very good reason to mind the speed limit.

We just can't understand why people would want to speed through this area, and miss all of the beautiful scenery. So many of the treasures can only be seen and appreciated when you slow down.

We don't ever want to become jaded to all of the precious sights here.

Roses

This is a single rosebush, bearing two different colors of rose - one a pink and one a deep red.

This picture is of some roses that are a little past prime, but it shows the two colors.

Skywatch Friday over Lake Crescent

The drive around Lake Crescent is always pretty, but these clouds were a little different. The lowest level of clouds are slowing 'pouring' over the top of the hill onto the trees. Very cool.

For more beautiful skies, go to the Skywatch Friday site, at:

http://skyley.blogspot.com/ .

Flying (well, perching) Visitors

This little guy sat in the bush and waited for me to take his picture, sort of.

This one found something of interest on the flagpole, though not for long. I had to be very quick to get this guy!
We really enjoy watching the birds, which is why we fill the feeder even in the summer.
We get all shapes and sizes flying by our windows! From hummingbirds to ravens, chickadees to bluejays.
Unfortunately, the squirrel has found a way to the feeder as well. This will be war! [grin]