Despite freezing temperatures, 135 intrepid Christmas Bird counters and feeder watchers did admirably well for the 47th Sequim-Dungeness CBC, held on December 19, 2022. We tallied 143 species this year, right about average for the last 25 years, but …
Bird Band Mysteries!
I would bet that a good number of you ride your bike or walk on the Olympic Discovery Trail near the mouth of Morse Creek where it empties gently into the Straits. Have you ever paused there to admire the stunning view and wonder about the nest boxes gracing a nearby pole? Have you heard the musical warble of the Purple Martins (PUMA) and observed their aerial grace …
Protection Island Purple Martin Nest-box Check
California Gulls!
Have you seen a fledgling?
Avian Influenza reaches Washington State and Clallam County.
The Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA) in May of 2022 confirmed the presence of avian influenza in several backyard flocks across Washington State. WDFW has since confirmed cases




















