On an early morning last week, with cooperative low tides, Ken Wiersema, assisted by Dan Wilson, Len Zeoli and Dow Lambert, arrived at 3 Crabs to conduct the fourth, and final census…
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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.
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 …
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