On the surface, the Horned Grebe seems like one tough duck. The reason that you might think that is because the species spends its summers in lakes
A Nod to The Nodding Onion
Ohhhhh, that’s SO cute! Many of us just puddle when we hear those words. We look at once to see the object of adoration. For me, it was a Nodding
Surf Scoters
Fall is zipping by here in our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. This means that old man winter can't be too far off. And when
Bull Kelp
Nereocystis lutkeana has many names. Its genus name Nerocystis is the Greek word for “mermaid’s bladder,” referring to the prominent bulb this algae
Steller’s Jays
Steller's Jays are a common sight in the forests of the Western United States. They love the dense, coniferous woods of the various mountain ranges in
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
The summer has gone and fall has arrived in our little piece of paradise known as Ocean Shores. This means that the leaves on the trees are on full
Spidery Thoughts
The harbingers of fall are many; colored leaves, harvest of (and frost on) the pumpkin, buck deer stripping the velvet off their antlers, ok, maybe a
Pacific Mole Crabs
Pacific Mole Crabs are one of only a handful of species that thrive in the swash zone of the wave-swept, sandy beaches along the west coast. The swash
The Secret Lives of Slugs
I stared at him, blind hatred burning my eyes. Behind him (I thought it was a him) were the ragged remnants of my previously vibrant tomato plant, now