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Woodland Mammals
Living in a forest allows my family and me to see many woodland creatures. Squirrels are active during
the day in the oak, fir and madrona trees. We sometimes see the secretive foxes that live in the neighborhood.
At night the raccoons come out and visit our porch - the skunks have been seen and smelled! And the little rodents that
are most active at night can be spied on occasion. While doing some gardening - I discovered the little baby deer
mouse (below) under some oak leaves - it was sucking it's thumb!
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| Images by Colleen K Carrigan © 2006 - 2007 |
| Sweet little feline |
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| "Cougar Kitten" Colleen K Carrigan © 2008 |
Fawns
Each Spring we have fawns born in the forests. They are seen with their protective mothers.
What a joy it is for adults and children to view these gentle creatures. I love creating images of the delicate
dappled fur and lovely large expressive eyes.
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| Enjoying a sunny afternoon |
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| "Fawn 'n' Butterfly" 3.5'' x 5.0'' Colleen K Carrigan © 2008 |
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| "Fawn 'n' Bunny" Colleen K Carrigan © 2008 |
Marine Mammals
Having studied marine life for many years gives me a special fondness for the mammals that reside in
the oceans. On Memorial Day 2007, my family was delighted to see a healthy young gray whale feeding on herring
in a small bay of Puget Sound near where we live. To view orcas, we visit the San Juan Islands, WA. The resident
pods are seen daily as they cruise the west side of the islands for salmon.
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Here is a selection of marine mammals for 2008 - dolphins, orcas and my newest additions humpback
whales. I love the majesty of the humpbacks and the songs they sing. One of the rarest whales in the world is
the pure white mature humpback male, 'Migaloo'. He lives with his family members and has been seen off the coast of
Tasmania to Northern Queensland, Australia. He is truly a magical leviathan!
| Rare white humpback whale - Eastern Australia Pod |
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| Double size (3.5'' x 5.0'') |
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