Introduction Several weeks ago, my family and I discovered that a Hummingbird had made a nest in one of the trees in our yard. We immediately began
Which Hummingbird Species Built a Nest in our Yard?
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
Everything You Need to Know About Cougars: Part 4
Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our series of blogs about Cougars! Today, we will be sharing important safety tips to help you survive
Everything You Need to Know About Cougars: Part 3
Welcome to the third installment of our series of blogs about Cougars! Today, we will look at how rare Cougar attacks are and how to prevent conflicts
Everything You Need to Know About Cougars: Part 2
Welcome back to our series of blogs about Cougars! In this installment, we’ll be shining a spotlight on their tracks, droppings, daybeds, and
Everything You Need to Know About Cougars: Part 1
Introduction Our little piece of coastal paradise is home to one of the most diverse arrays of wildlife that you will ever encounter. Whether it be
Yellow Flag Iris
If you’ve taken a walk through the dunes in the late spring, you have probably seen yellow irises blooming. These are yellow flag irises (Iris
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
Trumpeter Swans
Introduction and Habitat Trumpeter Swans (scientific name: Cygnus buccinator) are some of the most extraordinary birds you will ever encounter. They