Introduction Despite having the word “common” in its name, the Common Redpoll is actually a very uncommon bird to spot along the Washington Coast.
Wood Ducks
Introduction Earlier this fall, I was playing tourist in Olympia, and visited the McLane Creek Nature Trail in the Capitol State Forest. It is a
The Black-Capped Chickadee
Introduction The Black-capped Chickadee is a popular, attractive, and widespread bird that is adored by many people for its physical characteristics
The Motus Tower: A migratory shorebird wildlife tracking system
The Coastal Interpretive Center in Ocean Shores installed a Motus Wildlife Tracking System tower on 27 March 2023. Why? Because we have many species
The Lesser Scaup
Introduction In a recent post, we introduced you to the Greater Scaup, which is one of the many bird species you can find here in our little piece of
The Greater Scaup
Introduction A couple of weeks ago, a family member observed that they have been seeing more geese here in Ocean Shores, and, as a result, winter
Hummingbird Spotlight: The Rufous Hummingbird
Introduction In late spring, my family and I discovered that a Hummingbird had made a nest in one of the trees in our yard. This set off what turned
Merlin
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