The Washington Coast is home to a great variety of animals. However, there are a number of animals that are common and well-known throughout the
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
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
Purple Shore Crabs
European green crabs continue to threaten the Washington Coast. As of September 4th, a total of 176,600 green crabs have been captured and removed
Hairy Shore Crab
If you’ve been following the news here in the Pacific Northwest, you’ve probably heard of the European green crab. Just this year, a European green
Polyphemus Moth
Polyphemus moths (Antheraea polyphemus) are one of the largest members of the silk moth (Saturniidae) family. They were named after the cyclops