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 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
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
Glaucous-Winged Gull
The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is one of the most widespread gulls in Washington State. They can be found year-round on the Pacific
Western Gull
The western gull (Larus occidentalis) is rarely found far from the Pacific Ocean. Their year-round range extends along the Pacific Coast of North
Pine Siskins
Pine Siskins (scientific name Spinus pinus) are birds that are as abundant as they are erratic. Some years, they come south from their primary