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
White-Winged Scoters
When you think about a medium sized black bird, what comes to mind? Crows? They certainly fit the bill. However, they are not the only medium sized
The Black-Legged Kittiwake
In our recent blog post about the Northern Fulmar, we originally included three photos of what we believed to be Northern Fulmars. However, some
A Day in the Life of a Duck
Migratory waterfowl, like ducks, are considered to be among the most transient creatures in the natural world. But, while ducks are often on the move,
The Northern Fulmar: A Bird of the Sea
The Northern Fulmar (scientific name: Fulmarus glacialis) is not the easiest bird to spot. That is because it prefers to spend its time in open oceans
The Northern Flicker: A Bird with Two Forms
The Northern Flicker (scientific name: Colaptes Auratus) is a large, brown woodpecker with a gorgeous black-scalloped plumage and an elegant
The Bald Eagle: An American Emblem
The Bald Eagle (scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is one of the most symbolic and recognized birds in the world. It is nearly synonymous with
Takeoffs and Landings
A Closer Look at Waterfowl Movements Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash Washington State is situated along the migratory bird pathway known
The Short-Billed Gull (Mew Gull)
The Short-Billed Gull (scientific name:Larus brachyrhynchus) is small gull that was recently renamed. Until this year (2021), this species was often