In Seattle’s bird count these days, ... A juvenile bald eagle flapped with stately cadence over utility lines at Westcrest Park. Robins gobbled down the ripe red berries of madrona trees.

In West Seattle, for example, the closest dog park is in Delridge at Westcrest Park. But that could change — soonish. This week, ...

Seattle Parks and Rec said there are 14 off-leash areas in the city, but after hearing from the public there is a need for more. "This is the only dog park nearby,” said Linde.