A variety of owl species inhabit (or visit) Western Washington’s forests and coast. With wide wings, a head that swivels 270 degrees, lightweight
The Indian Plum: A Native Plant with Many Names
The Indian Plum (Oemleria cerasiformis) is known by many different names. The Indian Plum, which is the name we will use throughout this
The Sam’s River Loop Trail
The Sam's River Loop explores a rich bottomland ecosystem in the Queets Rainforest. It's a great choice for families, and alternative to the Queets
Sunflower Sea Stars
Sunflower sea stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) are the second largest sea star in the world, being able to grow up to 3.3 feet (1 m) in diameter. (The
An Introduction to Coastal Watersheds
Coastal watersheds link the land to the rivers and the rivers to the sea. This is an important topic for the Coastal Interpretive Center because our
Loud and Mighty: Getting to Know the Pileated Woodpecker
About the size of a crow, the pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. Males are recognizable from their bright red tufted
Ethical Bird Watching
Bird-watching is one of the most enjoyable activities to do outdoors, and there are few places better to try and find birds than right here in Ocean
Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS)
If you've been following oceanography news in recent years, you've probably heard about sea star wasting syndrome (SSWS). The syndrome has always been
Birding Ocean Shores
In mid-February 2022 I made my first trip to the Pacific Northwest, journeying by planes, trains, and automobiles from Kansas. My goal was not only to