Mid afternoon we left Bellevue Botanical gardens and headed further north,s beyond Kirkland, to Juanita Bay Park. This is a wetland area along the shore of north Lake Washington.
The main attraction is the walk along the old railroad right of way, on an elevated boardwalk.
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It's lined part way by old poplar trees.
Wetlands are on either side of the walkway.
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But it was a mild, dry, partly sunny Saturday afternoon, so we had lots of company, and the wildlife was scarce.
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A swan couple promenaded.
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The Seattle skyline is off to the west, across the lake.
Cormorants sunned on old pilings.
A few wood ducks were among the other varied waterfowl. I did discover that I might need another lens to zoom farther for bird shots. Oh-oh.
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These beauties were having a great time, but I think the handler had his hands full.
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It was a fun day, but the lowering sun, and my feet, said it was time to head home.