Two days ago, at the Port Angeles Harbor, I had the most unexpected encounter! 

While birdwatching in the early morning soft light, I was blessed by the discovery of a Brown Pelican resting on pilings.  I tore myself away from watching the amusing antics of fledgling Purple Martins, to photograph this most marvelous and fascinating bird. 

Yesterday, 4/10/2023, the tides were low enough to allow the Purple Martin team access to the base of the pilings at Three Crabs. The nest boxes were wheeled out by a small cart across the rippled tide flats …

Many a traveler heading out to Ediz Hook north of Port Angeles, makes the journey for the beautiful vistas and the chance of seeing sea life and birds. On the approach to this unique area…

It’s February, and time to be thinking about installing or cleaning out your backyard nest boxes. A Sequim resident contacted us recently to relate an inspiring experience with their backyard nest box.

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 …

On July 21st, Dow, Ken and I accompanied US Fish and Wildlife (USFW) staff on their scheduled maintenance trip to Protection Island. Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society (OPAS) maintains the…

June is the time of year when immature California Gulls begin to gather in coastal Clallam County. This is a prelude …

June is the peak of the nesting season, when many young birds leave their protective nests and parental feedings. The growth rates of chicks …

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

Do you enjoy watching wildlife and early morning solitude? If so… (more)

Last week at low tide, the Purple Martin crew met at Three Crabs for the annual spring installation of Purple Martin nest boxes. Purple Martins are our largest swallow …