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
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
Are Robins an Early Sign of Spring?
Short answer: No – robins behave very differently in the winter than they do in the spring, and their change in behavior may be why we think we see
Brant Geese
Introduction Now that we are in the depths of winter, our little piece of coastal paradise is playing host to a lot of Canada Geese and Cackling
Why do Crows Hop?
Why do crows hop rather than fly when on the ground? I do not know, I am not a bird psychic, but if you pay attention, you will see that crows and
The Belted Kingfisher
All Hail the King! Belted Kingfishers have been on Earth for a long, long time. Fossils of Belted Kingfishers that could be up to 600,000 years old
Trumpeter Swans
Introduction and Habitat Trumpeter Swans (scientific name: Cygnus buccinator) are some of the most extraordinary birds you will ever encounter. They
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
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