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Canada Geese at Hauser Lake. They mate for life.
Photographer: Mike Forster
Spring goslings with mom and dad.
Photographer: mike forster
On the edge: Yellow-bellied marmots take a stand on a cliff above the Palouse River and falls at Palouse Falls State Park.
Photographer: Carlene Hardt
On the edge: Yellow-bellied marmots take a stand on a cliff above the Palouse River and falls at Palouse Falls State Park.
Photographer: Carlene Hardt
Mourning dove on her nest awaiting new life. April 4, near Davenport.
Photographer: Buck Domitrovich
The black-necked stilt needs to be seen out of water for a full view of those long, bubble gum pink legs, April 23.
Photographer: Sharon Lindsay
New neighbors in Kendall Yards. Two black-necked stilts were feeding in a large puddle next to Olmsted Brothers Green. April 23. These shy shorebirds are normally seen in marshy areas and around the edges of ponds in rural areas, not in the middle of a city.
Photographer: Sharon Lindsay
Male Calliope hummingbird, April 22.
Photographer: Terry Gray
A mixed-use landscape. An early morning view from Steptoe Butte, near Colfax, Washington, shows vibrant green fields with areas of intricate patterns left over from last year’s harvest. Wind turbines in the background add to the land’s diversity.
Photographer: Sharon Lindsay
An osprey rises from the waters of Fernan Lake. Once it gets enough height, it will pull in its wings and shake and twist like a wet dog, to shed the water.
Photographer: Craig Goodwin
Red-necked grebe at Hauser Lake, April 21.
Photographer: Mike Forster
I am out in the foothills of Mount Spokane and these things (morels) are popping up everywhere, April 21.
Photographer: Keith Kornmeyer
Two Canadian geese resting on railroad trestle piers over the Spokane River.
Photographer: Mike Forster
California cicada
Photographer: Tina Wynecooop
A snowshoer's view of cornices on Scotchman Peak, Idaho, April 16.
Photographer: Shuwen Wang
Osprey: I love the detail in a sepia tone.
Photographer: Mike Forster
Osprey -- piercing look.
Photographer: Mike Forster
Balsamroot begins to bloom in third week of April on Tubbs Hill overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Photographer: David Taylor
Osprey at Liberty Lake enjoying a mid- morning snack.
Photographer: Mike Forster
Balsamroot, Juniper Dunes Wilderness,
April 18.
Photographer: Bob Salsbury
Balsamroot blooming, Juniper Dunes Wilderness, April 18.
Photographer: Bob Salsbury
Sunset at Juniper Dunes Wilderness, Franklin County, Washington, April 18.
Photographer: Bob Salsbury
Calliope-hummingbird a summer friend has arrived in Cheney.
Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney Wa.
Enjoying a moment in the sun, Mount Spokane foothills.
Photographer: Keith Kornmeyer
The snowshoe hares near Newman Lake were all white two weeks ago. Rapidly changing now. April 13.
Photographer: Ken Vanden Heuvel
A male Calliope hummingbird came to our Cheney yard on April 9 17 always a treat to see them.
Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney.
These elk were seen grazing in a pasture along the North Palouse River east of Colfax. The new grass and warm weather should soon have them looking fat and sleek. The photo was taken 4/2/2017.
Photographer: Sharon Lindsay
Palouse Area, Highway 195 at the "Horn School" rest area.
Photographer: Steven Kjeldgaard
Palouse Area, Highway 195 at the "Horn School" rest area.
Photographer: Steven Kjeldgaard
An osprey swooped in to take a fisherman's catch at Fernan Lake in North Idaho this week. The fish somehow broke free and escaped. The angler had to start over.
Photographer: Craig Goodwin
Wild turkey gobblers, one normal and one in white plumage, strut during the spring breeding season in Pend Oreille County.
Photographer: Mark Turner
A Northern pintail takes flight over the Palouse, April 9.
Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney Wa.
Mallard at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge April 3
Photographer: mike forster
Canada goose at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, April 3.
Photographer: mike forster
American robin, Hauser Lake.
Photographer: mike forster
This nuthatch stopped by on April 3 to check out the local housing market in the Mount Spokane foothills.
Photographer: Keith Kornmeyer
American bittern on Turnbull Wildlife Refuge; a master at blending in, not often seen.
April 6.
Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney Wa.
Spring comes to Manito.
Photographer: Jane McDonald
Grass widows, one of the first spring flowers, with the Spokane River at Mirabeau Park in background. April 4.
Photographer: Jennifer E. Miller
"Floating" bench on what was the Centennial Trail near Avista.
Photographer: Jennifer E. Miller
American robin at Hauser Lake, April 4.
Photographer: mike forster
Mallard in breeding plumage at Hauser Lake, April 4.
Photographer: mike forster
The Mighty Spokane River, April 4.
Photographer: Jane McDonald
Spring sunset on the prairie north of Post Falls.
Photographer: Tiffany Hansen
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