Barrow’s goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is one of three members of the genus Bucephala, along with common goldeneyes (B. clangula) and buffleheads
Changing Seasons on the Pacific Flyway
The Pacific Flyway is a main flyway for migratory birds that spans about 4,000 miles north-to-south, from Alaska to Patagonia and about 1,000 miles
Double-Crested Cormorants
Double-crested cormorants (Nannopterum auritus, formerly of the genus Phalacrocorax) are the most widely distributed cormorants in North America. They
Whoooo’s Who? Identifying Owls in Western Washington
A variety of owl species inhabit (or visit) Western Washington’s forests and coast. With wide wings, a head that swivels 270 degrees, lightweight
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
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
The Black-Legged Kittiwake
In our recent blog post about the Northern Fulmar, we originally included three photos of what we believed to be Northern Fulmars. However, some
A Day in the Life of a Duck
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,