Local
West Coast salmon season dates set
SACRAMENTO — The Pacific Fishery Management Council on April 11 adopted ocean salmon season recommendations that provide recreational…
Outdoors
Shad fishing in Washington
What’s so great about shad? You might call shad the lottery fish of Washington. When you’re talking shad,…
Outdoors
Willapa recognized as ‘Site of International Importance’ for birds
By AMY NILE anile@chinookobserver.com PENINSULA — As an estimated 250,000 shorebirds flock in, for springtime stops along the…
Outdoors
Birdwatching: Storm drives Virginia rail within viewing distance
Major storms like that of last weekend sometimes have a positive side. Strong winds and rain can bring…
Life
BIRDWATCHING The gadwall is a ‘pirate extraordinaire!’
Generally speaking, the gadwall is one our most common, widespread ducks, here on the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge…
Outdoors
Salty Talks: Birds and other wildlife of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
ILWACO — Spread the word about this guided birding and wildlife tour of the Ilwaco harbor. People from…
Outdoors
Birdathon to raise funds for wildlife center
ASTORIA — Wildlife Center of the North Coast, in partnership with event founder, Susan Peterson, is hosting the…
Outdoors
Volunteers make huge difference at Willapa Refuge Complex
ILWACO — To say that volunteers play an important role in the success of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge…
Outdoors
Birdwatching Ring-necked Duck: Would you change its name?
By Dr. Madeline Kalbach For the Observer The first major movement of birds in the spring involves the…
Outdoors
Northern pintails: A population on the decline
The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is an important stopping and gathering point for migrating ducks in the spring…
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