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Your Outdoor Photos: April 2021

The Inland Northwest is full of flora, fauna, waters, scenery and active people out to savor it all. Please visit this gallery regularly to share photos of your wild experiences, learning moments, hot discoveries, favorite trips. Help us build a visual tour of what's so great about the outdoors in this region through all four seasons. This photo gallery will be an inspiration to some people. To others it will be a reminder of why we love to live here – and get outside as much as possible.

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  • Photo taken up Burke Road October 19th 2021

    Photographer: Johnathon Alexander

  • Sunset over the Spokane River in Post falls Idaho

    Photographer: Johnathon Alexander

  • Photo taken while on vacation in Lincoln city Oregon. Seagulls flying into the waves.

    Photographer: Johnathon Alexander

  • Rose lake Idaho September 2021

    Photographer: Johnathon Alexander

  • Storm coming in over the mountains with the moon and stars still visible. 2:30 am October 18; 2021

    Photographer: Johnathon Alexander

  • Backyard Bluejay. Visited our feeder in NW Spokane and contested for our sunflowers with one of the squirrel pack.

    Photographer: Leslie Richardson

  • Sunset in Riverside State Park.

    Photographer: Patti Livingstone

  • A lone red tulip in Manito Park near the entrance to Duncan Gardens.

    Photographer: Patti Livingstone

  • The wildflower commonly known as Chocolate Lily. It is so beautiful when lit by the sun. This was taken on the Iller Creek Conservation Area east side trail on May 4, 2021.

    Photographer: Lisa Giegel

  • Always heard but seldom seen this Sora in full breeding plumage came right up to me while walking the Pine lakes trail on Turnbull they are shy and very secretive to see one this close up is a rare treat indeed. April 23 2021 Turnbull wildlife refuge.

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • Plantes Ferry Canada Goose on a nice day

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • Male Wood duck on a sunny morning...Hauser Lake

    Photographer: michael forster

  • Mallards in the shade..Hauser Lake

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • Love is in the air and on the water! This Red-Necked Grebe pair court each other in between tirelessly building a floating nest in the lily pads. Soon, chicks will ride adorably and safely on Mom's back. Morning at Lake Fernan.

    Photographer: Angela Marie

  • Eaglets in Colfax. Within the City Limits of Colfax there is a large cottonwood tree that has been the summer home to a pair of bald eagles for over twelve years. There are three eaglets in the nest this year and the parents alternate scavenging for food and caring for their young. Young eaglets are reported to grow faster than any other bird in North America gaining up to six ounces per day in body weight. This nest was photographed 4/19/2021.

    Photographer: Sharon Lindsay

  • No prettier birds around. The Goldfinch are out in large numbers in Cheney. Seen in the middle of April.

    Photographer: Melaine Williams

  • The Goldfinch are back in Cheney, seen in the middle of April

    Photographer: Melaine Williams

  • Lots of color displayed near waterfall on north wall of the Ancient Lakes Trail near Quincy. This trail is a high desert coulee and full of color in the spring. 12 April 2021

    Photographer: Craig Weddle

  • Raven flying overhead at Mirabeau Point on April 17th.

    Photographer: Sara Harrington

  • Yellow-bellied marmot at Mirabeau Point on April 17th.

    Photographer: Sara Harrington

  • Mourning cloak at Mirabeau Point on April 17th.

    Photographer: Sara Harrington

  • Mourning dove at Mirabeau Point on April 17th.

    Photographer: Sara Harrington

  • Looking west toward Columbia River from eastern vantage on Ancient Lakes Trail on Monday, 12 April 2021. Great time to take in this trail before heat of spring and summer set in and wither much of the vegetation.

    Photographer: Craig Weddle

  • A Trumpeter Swan and an American Wigeon duck visiting one of the Turnbull NWR ponds on Saturday.

    Photographer: Carlene Hardt

  • Pussy willow is blooming in Veradale, WA.

    Photographer: Anna Erickson

  • A Northern Harrier (female) bringing nesting material for its nest on Turnbull wildlife refuge they are nesting on 30 acer lake. Taken 4 17 2021.

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • A great blue heron checking on a painted turtle at Cannon Hill Park

    Photographer: Rich Zywiak

  • A American White Pelican after taking a huge gulp they are our largest bird it's wingspan is108 inches and can weigh around 16.4 pounds. Taken near Soap Lake W.A. April 14 2021.

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • This is what you call a mouthful the Pelican's pouch is either full of shrimp or fish the horn or plate indicates that this is a male in breeding season after the breeding season is over it will be gone what purpose it severs I am not sure. Taken near Soap Lake April 14 2021

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • This picture was taken early Thursday morning April 15, 2021 By Tim Villard

    Photographer: Tim Villard

  • Among hundreds of thousands of purple Grass Widow, I was thrilled to see this less common white one! Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area the second week of April 2021

    Photographer: Lisa Giegel

  • A little Yellow Bell kissed by the sun at Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area. April 2021

    Photographer: Lisa Giegel

  • The Arrowleaf Balsamroot has begun blooming! This photo was taken near Nimbus Knob at the Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area the second week of April 2021.

    Photographer: Lisa Giegel

  • The White Pelican trio gets chased off their napping area by a grumpy goose. Without the grandiose lift of these huge wings one wouldn't realize the White Pelican also has black feathers usually tucked away. Unlike the coastal Brown Pelicans, the Whites don't dive for fish. Instead they huddle up and simultaneously dip their bills into the water stirring up fish. Teamwork! Eventually, the trio and the goose worked it out, napping the afternoon together away in peace. The trio was here and gone in four days. Early morning near Hauser Lake.

    Photographer: Angela Marie

  • Word gets out fast in the neighborhood when the White Pelicans make their grand appearance. This trio bestowed their beauty upon the ponds near Hauser Lake for four days last week. The big bulb-like protrusion on their bills is a fibrous plate that falls off after their eggs have hatched. One of the many interesting things about this show stopper.

    Photographer: Angela Marie

  • Town mule deer in Medical Lake on April 11th 2021

    Photographer: Connor Nikkola

  • The Osprey have returned they come in April and stay with us until September a wonderful thing for us as they are so beautiful to watch this one is on it's nest with it's mate near by. Taken April 12 2021 towards Rock lake..

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • A huge cluster of lady bugs I spotted on a Hike in Indian Canyon! Taken in April 4th. By Nathan Cochran

    Photographer: Nathan Cochran

  • A large group of Lady Bugs grouped together on an old log. I spotted these little guys when I was on a hike in Indian Canyon. By: Nathan Cochran

    Photographer: Nathan Cochran

  • I went on a hike to Mystic Falls in Indian Canyon and captured this image. Taken on April 4th. By: Nathan Cochran

    Photographer: Nathan Cochran

  • Everyone enjoys the outdoors differently. This pair were taking a rest on the shore of the Gonzaga Pond on a beautiful spring day the first of April.

    Photographer: Melaine Williams

  • Pair of House Sparrows in a budding Lilac Bush. I like getting small birds in the Spring when everything is budding. Taken in the Garland area on April 10, 2021.

    Photographer: Tom Bauer

  • April 6, 2021 - I stopped by a roadside pond along Sunset Highway hoping to get a picture of Great Blue Heron. We got photobombed by the Wood Duck.

    Photographer: Jim Patten

  • Common Goldeneye male at Hauser Lake

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • Beautiful pair of Canada Geese at Hauser Lake. These grand geese mate for life!

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • Common Goldeneyes at Hauser lake

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • Hooded Merganser at Hauser Lake

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • "River rainbow" at the falls. April 9, 2021

    Photographer: George Stratman

  • I took this photo on a Wednesday at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

    Photographer: Terry Sanborn

  • Time to strut her stuff!! Hauser lake

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • I almost stepped on him as he was lying sunning himself on the Fishtrap Lake trail at the beginning of April.

    Photographer: Melaine Williams

  • A Eared Grebe in matting plumage has a startling Red eye and yellowish feathers on the side of it's head dives for aquatic insects and crustaceans. about 14 inches long. West of Davenport 4 6 2021.

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • A Ruby crowned Kinglet flashes it's Ruby red crest for me most of the time it is not visible a very small bird 4.25 inches tall always darting around. West of Davenport 4 3 2021

    Photographer: Buck Domitrovich Cheney W.A.

  • A Bufflehead duck is running off the competition at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge on April 5th.

    Photographer: Carlene Hardt

  • Osprey Rebuilding The Osprey are back! The existing nest of the past five years is looking exceptionally tattered. The neighborhood strongly hopes the couple can rebuild. From the looks of the activity this morning, the nest rebuild is clearly in action. Whew! We all thoroughly enjoy the sounds and entertainment of the Osprey family. Pulled up the shutter speed as this bird was going back and forth quickly this early morning around Hauser Lake.

    Photographer: Angela Marie

  • Osprey Board Meeting. After separate vacations (maybe they have something there:) the Osprey couple have reunited for the season. Unfortunately, their massive nest from the past five years has all but given way to the elements. Here they teeter on what remains of the top. Will they rebuild? Our talons are crossed. Lovely spring morning around Hauser Lake.

    Photographer: Angela Marie

  • The Mystic Waterfall in Indian Canyon Park is a magical place. Seen in early April.

    Photographer: Melaine Williams

  • Tacoma to Vashon Island ferry in front of the Olympic Mountains. Taken from Brown's Point Lighthouse in Tacoma, Washington. Date 3 April 2021.

    Photographer: Tom Bauer

  • Seen near Worley, Idaho at the beginning of April this deer looks like she's been caught doing something she wasn't supposed to be doing.

    Photographer: Melaine Williams

  • Sping Mallards at Hauser Lake Idaho..great day for birding!

    Photographer: Michael forster

  • Higgins Point, Idaho 3/31/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Higgins Point, Idaho 3/31/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Higgins Point, Idaho 3/31/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

  • Turnbull 3/27/21

    Photographer: Debbie Mitchell

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