The Deception Pass Rhododendrons 2015

Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)

This is the third year I have photographed the wild Pacific Rhododendrons (R. macrophyllum) in Deception Pass State Park.  Enjoy this wordless gallery of photos taken May 11, May 15 and May 23, 2015.  They are shown in chronological order:

Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)


Pacific Rhododendron (R. macrophyllum)

Each post this year has also featured the wildlife I encountered when visiting the Deception Pass rhododendrons.  Here are some Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) from Cornet Bay a week ago and the Douglas Squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) I saw today on the Goose Rock Perimeter Trail:

Canada Geese
Canada Geese


Douglas Squirrel