Scott Merriman
@smerriman1.bsky.social
Retired public servant. Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission member. Birder, nature photographer and cat dad. Views are my own.
This morning’s sunrise. Mt Rainier in the background.
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This morning’s sunrise. Mt Rainier in the background.
Didn’t expect this sunrise this morning
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Didn’t expect this sunrise this morning
Sea Lions feasting on Chum Salmon and the birds are hoping to get some scraps.
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Sea Lions feasting on Chum Salmon and the birds are hoping to get some scraps.
Mt Rainier’s Halloween morning sunrise with a reverse shadow.
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Mt Rainier’s Halloween morning sunrise with a reverse shadow.
This morning’s sunrise.
September 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This morning’s sunrise.
This morning’s sunrise. Have a great day also.
August 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This morning’s sunrise. Have a great day also.
The Kingfisher is my nemesis bird. I have been trying to photograph them for years. They often land on the Purple Martin nesting box poles. Whenever they see me, they take flight. They are also difficult to photograph in flight. #birds
July 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Kingfisher is my nemesis bird. I have been trying to photograph them for years. They often land on the Purple Martin nesting box poles. Whenever they see me, they take flight. They are also difficult to photograph in flight. #birds
A group of 8 to 9 Transient Orcas heading down Budd Inlet toward Olympia.
June 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A group of 8 to 9 Transient Orcas heading down Budd Inlet toward Olympia.
Have a great day. Sunrise from Edgewater Beach
May 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Have a great day. Sunrise from Edgewater Beach
Things you see when there is a minus tide in the South Sound.
April 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Things you see when there is a minus tide in the South Sound.
This morning’s sunrise along with the various birds morning song.
April 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This morning’s sunrise along with the various birds morning song.
I think the crowd in Olympia was one of the largest that I have experienced in 30 years.
April 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I think the crowd in Olympia was one of the largest that I have experienced in 30 years.
I thought I would share this morning’s sunrise to help take our mind off the self inflicted dumpster fire Trump created.
April 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I thought I would share this morning’s sunrise to help take our mind off the self inflicted dumpster fire Trump created.
Lynne, a photo each hour starting at 4pm looking at Mt. Rainier. Wind started picking up around 5:30 pm. No rain yet and I can hear thunder in the distance. The animals are hunkering down.
March 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Lynne, a photo each hour starting at 4pm looking at Mt. Rainier. Wind started picking up around 5:30 pm. No rain yet and I can hear thunder in the distance. The animals are hunkering down.
Good morning Lynne. This morning’s sunrise from our house. Have a great day.
March 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Good morning Lynne. This morning’s sunrise from our house. Have a great day.
My five accomplishments this week.
1. Canceled my WA Post subscription.
2. Emailed my US Senators about the stupid firings of our valued federal public employees.
3. Participated in the economic boycott on Friday.
4. Went for a walk every day.
5. Helped this Newt get safely across the road.
1. Canceled my WA Post subscription.
2. Emailed my US Senators about the stupid firings of our valued federal public employees.
3. Participated in the economic boycott on Friday.
4. Went for a walk every day.
5. Helped this Newt get safely across the road.
March 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
My five accomplishments this week.
1. Canceled my WA Post subscription.
2. Emailed my US Senators about the stupid firings of our valued federal public employees.
3. Participated in the economic boycott on Friday.
4. Went for a walk every day.
5. Helped this Newt get safely across the road.
1. Canceled my WA Post subscription.
2. Emailed my US Senators about the stupid firings of our valued federal public employees.
3. Participated in the economic boycott on Friday.
4. Went for a walk every day.
5. Helped this Newt get safely across the road.
A pleasant sunrise before the storm. Enjoy the day. #pnw #mtrainier
February 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A pleasant sunrise before the storm. Enjoy the day. #pnw #mtrainier
A few photos of this morning’s sunrise in progress. Mt. Rainier at its best. Edgewater Beach. #pnw @altmtrainier.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A few photos of this morning’s sunrise in progress. Mt. Rainier at its best. Edgewater Beach. #pnw @altmtrainier.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM