The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) has lived across North America for thousands of years, but were nearly hunted to extinction by late
Raccoon Ramblings
My dog and I go on walks most mornings and lately, our routine tends to interrupt a group of raccoons at their favorite breakfast spot. Their beady
The Northern Pintail
The Northern Pintail is one of the most elegant birds that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. They have beautiful beaks, long necks, slender
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
Roosevelt Elk
The Roosevelt Elk is one of the most magnificent creatures that Washington State has to offer! Roosevelt Elk (scientific name: Cervus elaphus
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
The European Green Crab: An Invasive Species on our Shores
Last week, you may have seen an article in The Daily World newspaper about European Green Crabs. They are an invasive species that should not be in