Migratory waterfowl, like ducks, are considered to be among the most transient creatures in the natural world. But, while ducks are often on the move,
The Northern Fulmar: A Bird of the Sea
The Northern Fulmar (scientific name: Fulmarus glacialis) is not the easiest bird to spot. That is because it prefers to spend its time in open oceans
The Northern Flicker: A Bird with Two Forms
The Northern Flicker (scientific name: Colaptes Auratus) is a large, brown woodpecker with a gorgeous black-scalloped plumage and an elegant
The Bald Eagle: An American Emblem
The Bald Eagle (scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is one of the most symbolic and recognized birds in the world. It is nearly synonymous with
Takeoffs and Landings
A Closer Look at Waterfowl Movements Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash Washington State is situated along the migratory bird pathway known
The Short-Billed Gull (Mew Gull)
The Short-Billed Gull (scientific name:Larus brachyrhynchus) is small gull that was recently renamed. Until this year (2021), this species was often
Western Snowy Plovers and Washington State’s Protection Efforts
September has nearly come to an end. This means the nesting season is over and many dune areas around the county have opened back up to public use.
The Northern Pintail
The Northern Pintail is one of the most elegant birds that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. They have beautiful beaks, long necks, slender
Olympic Gull
As there are over fifty species of gull worldwide and they have a tendency to hybridize, gull identification can be a challenging endeavor for even