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
An Introduction to Coastal Watersheds
Coastal watersheds link the land to the rivers and the rivers to the sea. This is an important topic for the Coastal Interpretive Center because our
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
Bat Stars
Bat stars (Patiria miniata), also called sea bats or webbed stars, get their common names from the webbing between their rays, which resemble the
Seashore Lupine
Seashore lupine (Lupinus littoralis) is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family native to the Pacific coast of North America. This perennial subshrub is
Pacific Blood Stars
Pacific blood stars (Henricia leviuscula) are one of the more common sea stars in the Pacific Northwest. They can be found in the Eastern Pacific
Geology of Rocks: Treasures From the Beach and Where They Come From
We enjoy our rocks as we walk along the beaches, pick them up to look at them and often wonder what they are and where they come from. They come
Salps: A Mystery on the Beach
August 3 to August 5, something different from the normal was seen on the beach between Driftwood South and Marine View Drive. The morning tide was
Butter Clams
Take a walk around Damon Point and you’ll probably find a butter clam shell. They are one of the most abundant clam species in Washington