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We saw this migrating flock of shorebirds in a farm field just south of Soap Lake on highway 17 as we returned from the Sandhill Crane Festival. They were all foraging or resting.

Long-billed Curlews
Long-billed Curlews
Long-billed Curlews
Long-billed Curlews
Long-billed Curlews
Long-billed Curlews
Long-billed Curlews

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Sandhill Cranes migrate through central Washington each Spring and Fall. Large numbers congregate along the Royal Slope area, feeding on spent corn in the irrigated ag fields. The small community of Othello celebrates these magnificent birds with a festival each March.

Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Cranes at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival

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An open mic event at the Merc Playhouse in Twisp held mostly monthly
Open Merc
Open Merc

Open Merc
Open Merc
Open Merc
Open Merc
Open Merc
Open Merc

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This ranch was sold to the state for mule deer habitat and now the old buildings and fences and farm fields are deteriorating and going away.

Lichen and old paint

an abandoned ranch in the Methow

An organizer
an abandoned ranch in the Methow

Pine needles caught up in chicken wire
an abandoned ranch in the Methow
An old heater
an abandoned ranch in the Methow
It says something about not allowing it to freeze
an abandoned ranch in the Methow
I love this door
an abandoned ranch in the Methow
It’s for you
an abandoned ranch in the Methow
What is solubor?
an abandoned ranch in the Methow
Don’t forget to wash your hands
an abandoned ranch in the Methow