It’s larch season in the mountains of Washington State. These conifers have needles that turn yellow and fall off in autumn. Makes for some unreal landscapes. 

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 Along with the shovelers, the American Wigeons have returned to Seattle!

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 First sighting of a Northern Shoveler for the fall season. Welcome back, winter ducks!

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