Species Spotlight
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Species Spotlight: Purple Martin
Here in the Pacific Northwest, it is not uncommon to see swallows swoop and spin in aerial acrobatics above local wetlands beginning in the Spring. Multiple species often mix together in these areas, eating insects and drinking water in flight. Barn swallows will build mud nests in the corners of human made structures, while tree…
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Species Spotlight: Western Trillium
Spring has sprung here in the Pacific Northwest – which means the forest floors begin to light up with Trillium. Time is everything when it comes to these beautiful and iconic blooms.
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Species Spotlight: Pacific Chorus Frog
Within the last month, despite the chilly temperatures, the frogs have begun their singing. Far more likely to be heard than seen, the Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla) is a small frog species native to the Pacific Northwest. Formerly known as the Pacific Tree Frog, they can be found in wetlands and nearby woodlands throughout…
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Species Spotlight: Dark-Eyed Junco
Like many birders, I enjoy trying to learn more about the species that live around me. And while birds with bright colors like the red chest of the robin or bright yellow of a goldfinch can be easier to sight, I am enjoying getting to learn about the LBBs or little brown birds that live…
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Species Spotlight: Oregon White Oak
The Oregon White Oak has been a rich part of the Pacific Northwest’s past and present. What might its future hold?