Washington Park, Anacortes

Always a spectacular location with terrific wildlife and dramatic views to accompany pleasant hiking. Gazing at the sky post-picnic brought us views of high-altitude migrating Snow Geese, along with soaring but lower eagles and osprey. Several Oystercatchers entertained us along the shoreline, and we watched an otter for a long time as it swam in the kelp and rested on a rock.

Speaking of rocks - we were on the serpentinite rocks brought up from the earth's mantle! This is not only cool, it affects what grows on Juniper point. Juniper, of course, but also several interesting little wildflowers, which I grabbed photos of today (not meant as a naturalist outing, but a bit of one nonetheless).

https://nwgeology.wordpress.com/the-fieldtrips/fidalgo-ophiolite-part-1-a-bit-of-the-mantle-at-washington-park-anacortes/

Posted on April 19, 2024 02:31 AM by jenstr