Introduction and Habitat Trumpeter Swans (scientific name: Cygnus buccinator) are some of the most extraordinary birds you will ever encounter. They
Bobcats
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) can be found through most of the contiguous United States, Mexico as far south as Oaxaca, and southern Canada. They are one of
Northern Willapa Bay Watershed
Watersheds link the habitats of Washington’s Pacific Coast from headwaters to bays and the open ocean. Humans, wildlife, plants, fungi, and microbes
All About Otters
Otters are members of the weasel family. They are “charismatic” creatures with short ears, long bodies, and soft, dense fur. (Fun fact: Otters are
Ring-billed Gulls
Ring-billed gulls (Larus delawarensis) are a common sight in North America. In fact, these medium-sized gulls are commonly found in the interior of
All About Petrified Wood
Petrified wood is one of the many wonderful treasures that you can find on the beaches here in Ocean Shores and in many other places worldwide. It is
Winter in Ocean Shores: Moments from the 1960s
There is nothing quite like winter on the Washington Coast. Here we look at a few of the more newsworthy winter happenings in 1960s Ocean Shores, as
What Do Birds Do During Storms?
This weekend, as we prepared to set our clocks back, Western Washington experienced the first storm of the season. As I watched the wind whip through
Barrow’s Goldeneye
Barrow’s goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is one of three members of the genus Bucephala, along with common goldeneyes (B. clangula) and buffleheads