American Robin by Karen B. Shea by Karen B. Shea Clouds blanketed the sky with the hint of rain to come as this new day beckoned to me for a leisurely walk. As I ventured out into the early spring morning air, a disturbance quickly caught my attention.  Two robins,...
With buds on the trees and bird song in the air, spring has arrived. In this issue of EarthCare Northwest, we’re diving into the fascinating role birds play in our local food chain. From the foods they consume to the predators they evade, birds offer us a wealth...
Skeleton remains from a Barred Owl pellet found on Bainbridge Island | Olivia Cavalluzzi by Olivia Cavalluzzi While other students spent their summer interning at marketing agencies or working retail positions, my summer job was collecting coyote scat. I worked at a...
Horned Grebe | Chiristopher Ciccone | Audubon Photography Awards One only needs to look at the difference between the broad flat bill of the Northern Shoveler, in comparison to the delicate thin beak of the Anna’s Hummingbird, and the sharp hooked snout of the Bald...
Downy Woodpecker on a suet feeded | Michael Tatman | Canva Feeding wild birds is one way to attract a variety of species to your balcony, yard, or window. If you are new to feeding birds, seed and nectar feeders are common choices, but suet feeders can be a wonderful...
