Welcome to part two of our two-part series about the Pacific Tree Frog! In this installment, we’ll take a look at their vocalization, address the
The Pacific Tree Frog: Part 1
Introduction Welcome to the first installment of a two-part series of posts looking at the Pacific Tree Frog! In this series, we will be exploring
Common Redpolls
Introduction Despite having the word “common” in its name, the Common Redpoll is actually a very uncommon bird to spot along the Washington Coast.
Wood Ducks
Introduction Earlier this fall, I was playing tourist in Olympia, and visited the McLane Creek Nature Trail in the Capitol State Forest. It is a
Yuma Myotis
Washington Coast is home to many species of bats, the Olympic National Park alone being home to nine species (NPS 2020). One of the more common bats
The Olympia Oyster
Introduction Oysters are a crucial species of marine animal that help to stabilize sediment, provide habitat for other marine creatures, and improve
The Black-Capped Chickadee
Introduction The Black-capped Chickadee is a popular, attractive, and widespread bird that is adored by many people for its physical characteristics
The Motus Tower: A migratory shorebird wildlife tracking system
The Coastal Interpretive Center in Ocean Shores installed a Motus Wildlife Tracking System tower on 27 March 2023. Why? Because we have many species
The Lesser Scaup
Introduction In a recent post, we introduced you to the Greater Scaup, which is one of the many bird species you can find here in our little piece of