Spencer Island — Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Got up early and started walking from the north end of Langus Park. Took the loop around the south tip of Smith Island and saw a flock of flickers and a flock of robins. Then looped around Spencer Island, or should I say lake. With the super high tides, the entire island was under water except the dike. Saw thousands of mallard ducks (who must have been avoiding the hunters at the north end of the island), a flight of mergansers, two great blue herons and lots of little brown birds. Bridge decks were all icy and slippery. About 5 miles. I was pleasantly surprised that the freeway noise was muted and not at all bothersome.