A couple of weeks ago, we had multiple groups of visitors in one day ask about the “Tree of Life” in Kalaloch. I’d visited Kalaloch before, but after
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
Please Don’t Touch the Seal Pups
Spring has sprung, my hay fever is back, and it’s time for an annual PSA: Please don’t touch the seal pups. Harbor seals (phoca vitulina) are “true
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
Ochre Sea Stars
Pisaster ochraceus, more commonly known as ochre sea stars, ochre starfish, or purple starfish are a common sight in Pacific Coast tide pools. If
King Tides
Nearly every day, there are two low tides and two high tides. Sometimes, the low tides are very low, allowing you to see even more sea creatures and
Surf Scoters
Fall is zipping by here in our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. This means that old man winter can't be too far off. And when
Bull Kelp
Nereocystis lutkeana has many names. Its genus name Nerocystis is the Greek word for “mermaid’s bladder,” referring to the prominent bulb this algae