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Fish forecasts show higher 2018 spring/summer Chinook returns

COLUMBIA RIVER — More spring Chinook salmon will be heading upstream to the Upper Columbia and Snake rivers…

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Birdwatching Christmas Bird Count team finds two sapsuckers

Dec. 16 was the day of the Christmas Bird Count here on the Peninsula. The weather was perfect…

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Birdwatching: Snowy owls are back on Peninsula

As autumn turns into winter, some familiar birds return. This year, we’re also seeing one of our most…

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Marine mammal populations grow on a diet of salmon

A rebound in marine mammal populations on the West Coast has come with unintended consequences for salmon. A…

Life

Volunteer for bird count set for Dec. 16

By Dr. Madeline Kalbach For the Observer WILLAPA BAY — Counting birds can be fun and it helps…

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Birdwatching Look for red-tails in the sunset

As autumn wanes there are still many days warmed by the sunshine. Sunny days are the perfect kind…

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Positions open on Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Recreational Anglers Board

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking nominations for four vacant positions on a…

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‘Good luck, big girl!’ Stranded sea turtle rescued at Cape D

ILWACO — The Seaside Aquarium recovered a 50-pound olive ridley sea turtle that came ashore this week near…

Life

He’s got a razor! Clamming is fundamental to coastal living

My cousin Bob Bell, who lives in Naselle, reminded me last week that clam digging meant something entirely…

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Exotic sea creatures can be found on seashore

SEASIDE — The Seaside Aquarium made some unusual finds over the past several days, including a triple-sail Velella…

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