Fine Feathered Friends

05/11/2026

The Red-winged Blackbird males were showing off their red wings in the wetland at the Hope Island beach yesterday! Photos by Rosi

04/06/2026

Last weekend home owners found a 5-6 week old female eastern grey squirrel in their yard, crying and walking up to them, dehydrated and malnourished. They brought her in. It was apparent something had happened to mom and after a day or two she had braved her way down to seek help. They were told to please watch and listen for siblings and to call if they found any. The following day another call came, her brother had showed up mid day, very dehydrated and covered in fleas.
Here they are a couple days later, cleaned up, rehydrated, full bellies, and back together.
THIS is why when you can’t reunite with mom you ALWAYS make every effort to find them all, and this is why you NEVER, EVER separate siblings.

03/30/2026

A male Rufous Hummingbird that first appeared in early March.

03/29/2026

A male Pileated Woodpecker enjoying our squirrel-proof suet feeder.

03/14/2026

These birds are made by women in the mountain village of San Jose Contreras, Oaxaca, Mexico. They help their families with vital income while it gives them the opportunity for their artistic expressions!

02/28/2026

Check out our table tomorrow at the Stanwood Snow Goose festival

02/01/2026

The belted Kingfisher is one of our favorite birds in this region. We see them often but they're always on the move and a little more difficult to photograph. They dive into the water while flying or sit on branches over the water to look for that right size fish to catch! The Kingfisher is one of the few birds where the female is more colorful than the male.
Rosi

01/16/2026

Stop by the La Conner yearly Bird Festival!

🐦 The wait is over! Our 2026 Birding Festival Schedule of Events is officially here.

Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing more about our outstanding lecturers, Chamber partners, educational booths, and birding vendors.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in La Conner very soon!

La Conner Chamber of Commerce | Love La Conner

01/16/2026

Trumpeter Swans enjoying a little evening sunshine this winter!

01/01/2026

We wish all our friends and customers a very happy new year!