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Birds

January 25, 2021

The Cackling Goose

In a recent post, we talked about Canadian Geese, which are one of the best known waterfowl in existence today. However, there is a lesser known bird

Category iconBirds,  Nature Tag iconBirds,  Geese,  Pacific Northwest,  Waterfowl,  Wildlife

January 17, 2021

Canada Geese

Canada Geese, often referred to as Canadian Geese, are quite possibly the most common type of goose found here in Western Washington. They live in

Category iconNature Tag iconBirds,  Geese,  Goose,  Waterfowl,  Wildlife

November 30, 2020

Wild Turkeys

Thanksgiving has just come and gone from our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. Therefore, it's likely that many of you had some

Category iconNature Tag iconBirds,  Grouse,  Iridescence,  Meleagris Gallopavo,  Nature,  Pheasant,  Wild Turkey,  Wildlife

Cedar Waxwing

August 10, 2020

Waxwings: Wandering Wonders

On a recent afternoon paddle of the Little Hoquiam River, I was treated to the sight of some Cedar Waxwings quietly flittering around. This wasn’t a

Category iconBirds,  Nature Tag iconBird Watching,  Birds,  Bohemian Waxwing,  Cedar Waxwing,  Nature,  Pacific Northwest

Blue Heron

July 11, 2020

Great Blue Herons

Great Blue Herons are some of the largest and most impressive birds you will see spending time in Ocean Shores. In fact, they are the largest of their

Category iconNature Tag iconBirds,  Nature,  Pacific Coast,  Wildlife

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The Skulls & Evolution Exhibit features a selection of skulls from animals native to the Washington Coast. Discover how these animals relate to one another and how functions like eating affect shape their skull structure.

This Exhibit will be on display through January 28, 2024.