Great Blue Herons are some of the largest and most impressive birds you will see spending time in Ocean Shores. In fact, they are the largest of their
Washington’s State Flower: The Pacific Rhododendron
Rhododendrons, often referred to as “rhodies” are a common sight in gardens around the Pacific Northwest. As a whole, the genus Rhododendron contains
SPOTLIGHT – Coyotes
We have heard several reports of coyotes being present and even "brazen" on the beach, including seeming to follow or stalk beachwalkers even in the
Gray Whales Off Washington’s Coast
"Thar’ she blows!" hollered the whale spotter. The year is 1920-something, and a thunderous roar from a discharged whale gun succumbs to an eerie
Velella? It’s V-Day!
They began arriving on the west coast in March 2016, like the year before and the year before that. There was no stopping them. Wave after wave they
Deer Oh Dear, So Many Deer!
Deer, aka vegetable and flower garden nibbler. Tourist attraction. Roadside hazard. Cute. Nuisance. Beautiful. Wild. Photographic subject. Semi-tame.
The Adventure Of Sea Otters
Remember the song "Muskrat Love?" Some of us do. Written and recorded by Willis Alan Ramsey in 1972, covered by the band America in 1973, and made a
Jetty Weasels
In 2015, while visiting Ocean Shores, I took a trip to the jetty. Halfway from the parking area I noticed sand filled in around the boulders, making