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The Nature of Whidbey IslandWhidbey Island tumbles from rocky cliff at the north end to sandy loam at the south. In between hills roll, prairies stretch and forests tower, all bordered by miles and miles of seashore. White tail deer frequent Whidbey's roads and highways, crows, rabbits and robins are daily visitors to most island homes. Seagulls, well just go a day without seeing a seagull. Less often seen, but often heard, coyotes and frogs let their presence be known. That squeaky wheelbarrow sound might actually be a bald eagle - or maybe a squeaky wheelbarrow. Osprey, accepting technology, nest on cell towers and light poles, cormorants balance on floats and spread their wings to dry in the wind. The haunting call of the At the beach, sand fleas hop wildly, while limpets and star fish, a bit more sedate, Ferries make convenient orca viewing platforms,
and ferry captains good whale watching guides. Gray whales migrate along the Washington coast
in April and May and often take a side trip through
Puget Sound, feeding along sandy shores. Join the wildlife - Live Whidbey! Birds |
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. William Shakespeare
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| Photo by N. Bartlett |
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