Category Archives: Wildlife Habitat

Pets Beware: Coyotes Active

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Ryan

Even though Victory Heights is in the middle of a large city, it is also adjacent to a greenbelt with a large amount of wildlife including coyotes. Pets, particularly outdoor cats, can be vulnerable to these predators. The Humane Society … Continue reading →

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Restoration at Kingfisher Natural Area

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Ryan

Rick Swing, a Volunteer Forest Stewart with Green Seattle Partnership updates us on work at the Kingfisher Natural Area (aka Thornton Creek): Hey Folks, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your help in the past weeks at Kingfisher Natural … Continue reading →

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Open Letter: Oppose Mountain Bike Trails In Thornton Creek

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Ryan

An open letter from Ruth Williams, President of the Thornton Creek Alliance: Dear Victory Heights Community Council: We would like to be sure you are aware that Seattle Parks and Recreation is drafting trail standards for mountain biking in some … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Work Party On Sept. 25

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Ryan

Green City Partnerships announces an “early dismissal” volunteer work party at the Kingfisher Natural Area (aka Thornton Creek at 17th Avenue NE) on Wednesday, September 25th from 1 PM to 3 PM. We’re kicking off our Fall Service calendar with … Continue reading →

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Dr. Jonathan Frodge To Discuss Thornton Creek E.coli Study June 27th

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Ryan

The Thornton Creek Alliance meeting on Thursday, June 27th will feature Dr. Jonathan Frodge, author of the recent well-publicized study showing dangerous levels of E.coli in Thornton Creek. You’ll hear more about the recent Seattle Public Utilities two year study … Continue reading →

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Barred Owls Seen Near Thornton Creek

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ryan

Take a look at this photo. Can you find three owls? If you didn’t spot them, scroll down to the second photo below with hints. These Barred Owls were seen Tuesday in Thornton Creek Park #2, southeast of the 15th … Continue reading →

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Video: What's big and furry and likes to climb trees?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Ryan

I spotted this large raccoon yesterday waddling across my backyard in the middle of the day, pretty much on the same path that many of the neighborhood cats use. Today I caught it in action near the side of my … Continue reading →

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Coyotes In The Neighborhood

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ryan

When I first moved to Victory Heights in 2009 I was walking up NE 100th Street early one evening when I looked up the street to see a silhouette of what appeared to be a dog standing at the top … Continue reading →

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The River Wild

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Ryan

After a weekend of solid rain, Thornton Creek swelled to nearly overflow its banks at the Knickerbocker site (20th Avenue NE) as seen here at 9 AM on Monday, November 19th. The Floodplain project (see previous article here) to be … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Restoration Would be "First In The Nation"

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Ryan

The Knickerbocker Floodplain Project on Thornton Creek will include innovative subsurface restoration techniques that would be the first of its kind in the nation and part of a studied, living laboratory, according to Mike Hrachovec of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU).  … Continue reading →

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