Jeff Goulden Puget Sound Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Puget Sound reflecting the puffy clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park, Washington State, USA.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The West Point Lighthouse is located in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the second-largest rodent in the world. It is a primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic animal known for creating ponds by building dams. They also build canals and the lodges that they live in. This beaver was photographed while feeding in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

Puget Sound is a special body of water that belongs exclusively to Washington State. From the saltwater marshland of Olympia and Nisqually to the windy Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound exhibits a quiet beauty that is quintessentially Washington. Puget Sound and its adjacent waters form a vast inland extension to the Pacific Ocean. Its complex network of straits, bays, canals and inlets give Western Washington a distinctive personality. Puget Sound along with its surrounding mountains has a major effect on the region's temperate climate. The area was first visited by Europeans in 1792 with British explorer George Vancouver's expedition. Captain Vancouver gave the region many of the place names which are still in use today. Not only does Puget Sound have a rich history, it also has some of the greatest scenery in the country. Sunsets over Puget Sound can be especially beautiful and an inspiration to photographers. This silhouette picture of a mother and daughter was photographed as the sun set over Puget Sound from Dumas Bay Park near Federal Way, Washington State, USA.

Puget Sound is a special body of water that belongs exclusively to Washington State. From the saltwater marshland of Olympia and Nisqually to the windy Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound exhibits a quiet beauty that is quintessentially Washington. Puget Sound and its adjacent waters form a vast inland extension to the Pacific Ocean. Its complex network of straits, bays, canals and inlets give Western Washington a distinctive personality. Puget Sound along with its surrounding mountains has a major effect on the region's temperate climate. The area was first visited by Europeans in 1792 with British explorer George Vancouver's expedition. Captain Vancouver gave the region many of the place names which are still in use today. Not only does Puget Sound have a rich history, it also has some of the greatest scenery in the country. Sunsets over Puget Sound can be especially beautiful and an inspiration to photographers. This silhouette picture of a young girl was photographed as the sun set over Puget Sound from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Port Townsend, Washington, USA - March 21, 2010: The historic waterfront and Port Townsend Bay are pictured on a sunny day.

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the second-largest rodent in the world. It is a primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic animal known for creating ponds by building dams. They also build canals and the lodges that they live in. This beaver was photographed while feeding in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The United Methodist Church in Vashon, Washington, USA was started in a log building in 1884. The log church was eventually razed and the new church was dedicated in 1908.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.

Puget Sound is a special body of water that belongs exclusively to Washington State. From the saltwater marshland of Olympia and Nisqually to the windy Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound exhibits a quiet beauty that is quintessentially Washington. Puget Sound and its adjacent waters form a vast inland extension to the Pacific Ocean. Its complex network of straits, bays, canals and inlets give Western Washington a distinctive personality. Puget Sound along with its surrounding mountains has a major effect on the region's temperate climate. The area was first visited by Europeans in 1792 with British explorer George Vancouver's expedition. Captain Vancouver gave the region many of the place names which are still in use today. Not only does Puget Sound have a rich history, it also has some of the greatest scenery in the country. Sunsets over Puget Sound can be especially beautiful and an inspiration to photographers. This silhouette picture of a young girl was photographed as the sun set over Puget Sound from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

Puget Sound is a special body of water that belongs exclusively to Washington State. From the saltwater marshland of Olympia and Nisqually to the windy Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound exhibits a quiet beauty that is quintessentially Washington. Puget Sound and its adjacent waters form a vast inland extension to the Pacific Ocean. Its complex network of straits, bays, canals and inlets give Western Washington a distinctive personality. Puget Sound along with its surrounding mountains has a major effect on the region's temperate climate. The area was first visited by Europeans in 1792 with British explorer George Vancouver's expedition. Captain Vancouver gave the region many of the place names which are still in use today. Not only does Puget Sound have a rich history, it also has some of the greatest scenery in the country. Sunsets over Puget Sound can be especially beautiful and an inspiration to photographers. This silhouette picture of a mother and daughter was photographed as the sun set over Puget Sound from Dash Point State Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of Puget Sound and blue sky was photographed from Point No Point near Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

The Ring-Billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) is a medium-sized gull with a distinctive black ring around its bill. Their breeding habitat is along the coast in Canada or the northern United States. In other areas they breed near lakes and rivers. They nest in colonies on the ground, often on islands. They may keep the same mate and nesting site from year to year. Ring-billed gulls forage for food while swimming, walking or wading. They are omnivorous, feeding on insects, fish, grain, eggs, earthworms and rodents. The ring-billed gull is opportunistic and will take food discarded by humans. This ring-billed gull was photographed while swimming in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Ring-Billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) is a medium-sized gull with a distinctive black ring around its bill. Their breeding habitat is along the coast in Canada or the northern United States. In other areas they breed near lakes and rivers. They nest in colonies on the ground, often on islands. They may keep the same mate and nesting site from year to year. Ring-billed gulls forage for food while swimming, walking or wading. They are omnivorous, feeding on insects, fish, grain, eggs, earthworms and rodents. The ring-billed gull is opportunistic and will take food discarded by humans. This ring-billed gull was photographed while swimming in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. The historic twin barns reflected in a wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Point No-Point Lighthouse is located near Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Pictured here is a unique cable-stayed bridge crossing the Thea Foss Waterway. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Pictured here is a unique cable-stayed bridge crossing the Thea Foss Waterway. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird common near open water and wetlands in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is the largest of the heron family native to North America. Blue herons are distinguished by slate-blue colored flight feathers, long legs and a long neck which is curved in flight. The face and head are white with black stripes. The long-pointed bill is a dull yellow. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America from Alaska through Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. East of the Rocky Mountains herons are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States, Central America, or northern South America. Great blue herons thrive in almost any wetland habitat and rarely venture far from the water. The blue heron spends most of its waking hours hunting for food. The primary food in their diet is small fish. It is also known to feed opportunistically on other small prey such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Herons hunt for their food and locate it by sight. Their long legs allow them to feed in deeper waters than other waders are able to. The common hunting technique is to wade slowly through the water and spear their prey with their long, sharp bill. They usually swallow their catch whole. The great blue heron breeds in colonies called rookeries, located close to lakes and wetlands. They build their large nests high up in the trees. This heron was photographed while hunting in Puget Sound at Dash Point State Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird common near open water and wetlands in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is the largest of the heron family native to North America. Blue herons are distinguished by slate-blue colored flight feathers, long legs and a long neck which is curved in flight. The face and head are white with black stripes. The long-pointed bill is a dull yellow. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America from Alaska through Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. East of the Rocky Mountains herons are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States, Central America, or northern South America. Great blue herons thrive in almost any wetland habitat and rarely venture far from the water. The blue heron spends most of its waking hours hunting for food. The primary food in their diet is small fish. It is also known to feed opportunistically on other small prey such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Herons hunt for their food and locate it by sight. Their long legs allow them to feed in deeper waters than other waders are able to. The common hunting technique is to wade slowly through the water and spear their prey with their long, sharp bill. They usually swallow their catch whole. The great blue heron breeds in colonies called rookeries, located close to lakes and wetlands. They build their large nests high up in the trees. This heron was photographed while hunting in Puget Sound at Dash Point State Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. The port's industrial area is pictured here on a fall day. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. The port's industrial area is pictured here on a fall day. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. The port's industrial area is pictured here on a fall day. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Pictured here is a unique cable-stayed bridge crossing the Thea Foss Waterway. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a sunset was photographed from Brown's Point Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird common near open water and wetlands in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is the largest of the heron family native to North America. Blue herons are distinguished by slate-blue colored flight feathers, long legs and a long neck which is curved in flight. The face and head are white with black stripes. The long-pointed bill is a dull yellow. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America from Alaska through Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. East of the Rocky Mountains herons are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States, Central America, or northern South America. Great blue herons thrive in almost any wetland habitat and rarely venture far from the water. The blue heron spends most of its waking hours hunting for food. The primary food in their diet is small fish. It is also known to feed opportunistically on other small prey such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Herons hunt for their food and locate it by sight. Their long legs allow them to feed in deeper waters than other waders are able to. The common hunting technique is to wade slowly through the water and spear their prey with their long, sharp bill. They usually swallow their catch whole. The great blue heron breeds in colonies called rookeries, located close to lakes and wetlands. They build their large nests high up in the trees. This heron was photographed while hunting in Puget Sound at Dash Point State Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird common near open water and wetlands in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is the largest of the heron family native to North America. Blue herons are distinguished by slate-blue colored flight feathers, long legs and a long neck which is curved in flight. The face and head are white with black stripes. The long-pointed bill is a dull yellow. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America from Alaska through Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. East of the Rocky Mountains herons are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States, Central America, or northern South America. Great blue herons thrive in almost any wetland habitat and rarely venture far from the water. The blue heron spends most of its waking hours hunting for food. The primary food in their diet is small fish. It is also known to feed opportunistically on other small prey such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Herons hunt for their food and locate it by sight. Their long legs allow them to feed in deeper waters than other waders are able to. The common hunting technique is to wade slowly through the water and spear their prey with their long, sharp bill. They usually swallow their catch whole. The great blue heron breeds in colonies called rookeries, located close to lakes and wetlands. They build their large nests high up in the trees. This heron was photographed while hunting in Puget Sound at Dash Point State Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The West Point Lighthouse is located in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.