Any day that starts with a black-capped chickadee chirping for his breakfast is off to a good start.

Spotted towhee

Seeing this spotted towhee as I walked out the door to run errands reminded me to run back into the house and grab my camera.

Trumpeter swans

The trumpeter swans haven’t yet migrated out. And this one looks like he’s got some ballet moves!

Roosevelt elk

One of the best parts of Sequim is catching sight of the local Roosevelt Elk herd, pulling over and taking photos.

Bald eagle

Bald eagles are rarely this cooperative, sitting perfectly still, when I pull out my camera.

Moonrise over Protection Island and Sequim Bay

I couldn’t resist heading down Port Williams Road and seeing the full moon rising over Protection Island and Sequim Bay.

campfire

A campfire and a thermos of coffee to keep warm while watching the moon rise.

Days like this are reminders that “Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” —Henry David Thoreau