Welcome to part two of our two-part series about the Pacific Tree Frog! In this installment, we’ll take a look at their vocalization, address the
The Pacific Tree Frog: Part 1
Introduction Welcome to the first installment of a two-part series of posts looking at the Pacific Tree Frog! In this series, we will be exploring
Bigleaf Maple
Here along the Washington Coast, we are known for our coniferous forests dominated by trees such as western hemlock, Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, and
Common Redpolls
Introduction Despite having the word “common” in its name, the Common Redpoll is actually a very uncommon bird to spot along the Washington Coast.
Cascara Buckthorn
Cascara buckthorn (Frangula purshiana, formerly Rhamnus purshiana. Additional common names include chittam, chitticum, bearberry, cascara sagrada, or
Wood Ducks
Introduction Earlier this fall, I was playing tourist in Olympia, and visited the McLane Creek Nature Trail in the Capitol State Forest. It is a
Yuma Myotis
Washington Coast is home to many species of bats, the Olympic National Park alone being home to nine species (NPS 2020). One of the more common bats
The Olympia Oyster
Introduction Oysters are a crucial species of marine animal that help to stabilize sediment, provide habitat for other marine creatures, and improve
The Enigma of Pseudo-nitzschia
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are impacting the economy and marine health of Washington’s Pacific Coast. You may have heard this term before, but have