In Port Townsend it's common to see deer wandering around the neighborhoods. We got into a bit of a staring contest with one of them. For tourists, they're neat to see, but for the locals, they're known to be more of a nuisance -- causing property damage, halting traffic, and even dangerous encounters with residents. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

We got a surprised hawk sighting(we actually didn't know at first, until one of our viewers told us it was a hawk) during our walk thru the University District/UW. It seemed content, perched high above -- almost camouflaged with the trees -- watching the usual joggers and commuters below. There are several hawk species in the Pacific Northwest, and this one appears to be the Red-tailed Hawk. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Just enjoying nature and watching a hummingbird do it's thing -- pollinating and feeding -- in Redmond,WA. At one point, another hummingbird(looks like a different species) joins in for some playfulness. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest

Taking a moment to enjoy the flight of a fleeting hummingbird in Redmond, Washington. They do their part in the ecosystem thru pollination and eating pesky insects. (we slowed down the video a bit) Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

We don't get to see llamas very often, so when we spotted some on a farm, we had to to take some pics and videos. Llamas, as we found out, are often used for hiking and packing trips. They are also used for therapy in hospitals and brought to schools for fun and entertainment. They are native to the Andes Mountains of South America, but they can be raised here in the Pacific Northwest. Website: https//:www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https//:www.instagram/thisandthatnorthwest

It was quite the sight watching the huge birds fly over the lake as they looked for their prey. And when they see one, they slam into the water making a huge thud sound. We also saw a bunny in the wide open, but we guess they don't prey on them as they made no attempt to catch it. The osprey are usually seen in the Pacific Northwest between March and September, as they are migrating birds. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest Facebook: htps://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest

It was an awesome trip thru the San Juans, taking the Anacortes Ferry to Orcas Island. As we drove thru the island, we noticed some farm sheep, so we just decided to stop and observe them for a bit. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest Facebook: htps://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest

We were just hanging around a park, watching the scenery, bees all around the blooming flowers. Just for fancy we followed some of the bees doing their thing.

During our visit to Alki Beach in Seattle, we came across 2 seagulls at odds with each other, possibly for territorial or food reasons. Actually it looked like only one was disgruntled as the other seagull seemed to just want to get away. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest

It's quite the scene at La Jolla / San Diego, CA as you see the sea lions fill the shores along beach and rocks. Here we caught a group getting some shut eye as the tourists looked on.

Since we missed the Anacortes ferry to Orcas Island, we decided to head down the street to Washington Park. We sat, enjoying the view, when some deer decided to waltz out of the woods. They seemed to be unbothered by human presence as they grazed thru the park. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

The Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge is the largest estuary/wildlife refuge in Washington State. It's a great place to visit when you're coming thru Olympia on your way to Seattle or heading south. There's a 5 mile total round trip on a boardwalk if you're in the mood for an easy and relaxing hike. Here's a few video clips and pics of our visits over the last few years. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest

As soon as we stepped out of the car at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, we saw this little fella strolling along. Their part in the ecosystem is eating damaging pests, but mostly, they're food for the birds and other predators. However, if they make it to butterfly form, they contribute as pollinators as well. Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest

After a few years in the ocean, these farmed salmon return to the Issaquah Fish Hatchery (where they started) and their eggs are collected to spawn new salmon, in which the new salmon will continue the cycle of leaving and returning. The process of farmed salmon is necessary to meet the economic demands, but also raises environmental and health concerns. More info at: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/food/fish/farmed-salmon Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest