Author Archives: John Gargett

A Day In The Mallard Cabin

Posted on August 17, 2008 by John Gargett

The Mallard Cabin has recently been redone at the Tide Catcher and it seemed like a good idea to get a few shots up on the Blog here. Later in the day, with the sun hot, the beach hot and … Continue reading →

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Birds In Birch Bay

Posted on August 16, 2008 by John Gargett

Hey, while staying in the Brant Cabin one day, I decided to go out and see what kind of bird life I could find.  Down by Birch Bay State Park I found a couple Blue Herons and a Crow…. I … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Swim Tide Catcher Style !

Posted on January 1, 2008 by John Gargett

Yes, Yes, Yes, the water was cold!  Hey it was January 1, the temperature of the water was 48 degrees (F). But the air was colder (39 degrees (F) so it actually felt warm when we got out.  It was … Continue reading →

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A Winter Heron Feeding At The Tide

Posted on December 27, 2007 by John Gargett

Blue Herons are really cool.  Awkward, graceful, noisy, silent.  And they are great fishermen.  

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Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2006 by John Gargett

The 4th of July in Birch Bay is something time has forgotten…..patriotic, lots of fireworks from the Lummi Nation, picnics up and down the beach, campers, barbeques, American Flags, and just plain fun.

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