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Previous Issues
Beaks and Bills
August 2017
East of the Mountains
by Joe Meche Over the past two decades we’ve made our first trip over Washington Pass as soon as the snowplows opened State Highway 20, usually in mid-May. For one reason or another this year, mid-May suddenly became mid-June before … Continue reading
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July 2017
Birding the Olympic Coast
Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island began operating in 1857. Photo: Joe Meche Part II Cape Flattery to Port Townsend After three days on the southwest coast between Tokeland and Ocean Shores, I continued my journey along the loop … Continue reading
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June 2017
Birding the Olympic Coast South by Southwest
Part 1 Every year when March and April come around, the first shorebirds begin showing up on local beaches. At the same time I think about the Washington coast and the large-scale migration of these unique birds. The end of … Continue reading
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May 2017
Birding on Bikes
A few years back, one of the field trips that I offered through the North Cascades Audubon Society was called Birds on Bikes. While the title evoked a few chuckles, it was a great way to spend time looking for … Continue reading
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April 2017
The Parts of a Bird
No matter how long you’ve considered yourself a birdwatcher or a birder, you probably started out the same way that everyone else did. Birds might have caught your eye at an early age and with your first field guide in … Continue reading
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March 2017
Spring Is Upon Us
Spring will officially begin on March 20, at 3:29 a.m., PDT. For many of us, it can’t come soon enough. Given the climate, both physical and political, we need a break. The ice and snow over the Valentine’s Day holiday … Continue reading
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February 2017
The Appeal of Birds
From a statistical point of view, the popularity of birds has never been higher. More people than ever participate in bird watching and bird feeding while citizen scientists add valuable data in tracking bird populations throughout the year. Organized monitoring … Continue reading
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January 2017
A Wintry Day Across the Border
Every year, I give myself a special birthday present. While it might not seem that special to many people, it is to me. I treat myself to a day at one of my favorite places. It’s not a luxurious spa … Continue reading
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December 2016
Winter Birding on the Flats
Flats are interesting geological formations. Also known as mud flats or tidal flats, they are generally formed as sediments are deposited in low-lying areas by rivers or tides. Over long periods of time parts of the flats might fill in … Continue reading
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Oct/Nov 2016
East of the Cascades
If you’ve followed this column for a while, you know that Cindy and I always take a fall trip to the other side of the mountains, and this year was no exception. After spending time tying up a summer’s worth … Continue reading
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