In the 1920s, the General Federation of Women's Clubs had an idea. They thought that every state in America should name an official state bird. The
Squirrel or Chipmunk?
I overhead a heated exchange between two youngsters… “It’s a squirrel!” “Naw, it’s a chipmunk!” Since I was the only tall person
The Olympic Torrent Salamander
Once again we return to the Olympic Peninsula to have a look at another endemic species (full list of species endemic to the Olympics can be found
Flying Squirrels
Some humans don't like Squirrels. There are many reasons why. The main ones are that they are rodents who can damage your home and be a potential
Pine Siskins
Pine Siskins (scientific name Spinus pinus) are birds that are as abundant as they are erratic. Some years, they come south from their primary
The Olympic Mudminnow
The Olympic Peninsula is home to a number of endemic species (you can find a complete list here). But there is only one endemic fish species that
The Cackling Goose
In a recent post, we talked about Canadian Geese, which are one of the best known waterfowl in existence today. However, there is a lesser known bird
Canada Geese
Canada Geese, often referred to as Canadian Geese, are quite possibly the most common type of goose found here in Western Washington. They live in
Wild Turkeys
Thanksgiving has just come and gone from our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. Therefore, it's likely that many of you had some