Have you ever seen a certain bird flying around the dunes throughout the year? One that flies much like a bald eagle or a peregrine falcon, but is too
Hummingbird Spotlight: Anna’s Hummingbird
Introduction Several weeks ago, my family and I discovered that a Hummingbird had made a nest in one of the trees in our yard. We immediately began
The Fourth of July in Ocean Shores: 1960s
The Fourth of July is nearly upon us and in recent years over 100,000 visitors have come to Ocean Shores for cooler temperatures, fireworks on the
Oregon Iris
If you have read our post on yellow flag irises, an invasive species here on the Washington coast, you might be wondering if there are any native iris
Which Hummingbird Species Built a Nest in our Yard?
Introduction A few weeks ago, my family and I discovered that a Hummingbird has made a nest in one of the trees in our yard here in Ocean Shores. We
Humptulips River Watershed
Imagine spending time floating on a slow flowing river. Envision bright sunshine sparkling on cold mountain streams and hikes through coastal forests
Barn Swallows
Living in Ocean Shores means encountering a number of the mysteries of the natural world. Such as what are all the plants that grow in the dunes? How
Introduction to the Chehalis River Watershed
Watersheds link the habitats of Washington’s Pacific Coast from headwaters to bays and the open ocean. Humans, wildlife, plants, fungi, and microbes
Everything You Need to Know About Cougars: Part 4
Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our series of blogs about Cougars! Today, we will be sharing important safety tips to help you survive