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Christmas Bird Count finds thousands of shorebirds, but no raptors

PENINSULA — The Leadbetter Christmas Bird Count sponsored by the Willapa Hills Audubon Society recently took a census…

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Birding: If you want to see seven swans a’swimming, Peninsula’s the place to come

The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding area on the Long Beach Peninsula provide a resting place and…

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Birding: Sensible steps help our winter feathered friends prosper

By providing water, putting feeders near a place that is out of the wind so birds can find…

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Gift ideas for the gardeners in your life

December 07, 2018 Trees to Know in Oregon CORVALLIS, Ore. – Whether you want to splurge or stay…

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Birding: A downy woodpecker sticks up for herself

Downy woodpeckers love suet because it is especially energizing during our colder winter months. Other birds, such as…

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Birdwatching: Butcher bird makes its appearance

Yesterday while making a beach run for shorebirds, a surprise turned up. It was perched on one of…

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Heroes of the forest floor: Banana slugs are outdoors janitors/recyclers

“We’d be up to our eyeballs in (organic) debris if those guys weren’t at work!” — Richard Zabel…

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North Pacific County clamming OK’d Dec. 6,7,8,9

OLYMPIA — Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches — but not Long Beach/Ocean Park —…

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North Pacific County clamming OK’d Dec. 6,7,8,9

OLYMPIA — Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches — but not Long Beach/Ocean Park —…

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Birdwatching: The peregrine falcon and the rock pigeons of Nahcotta

The peregrine falcon is a speedy aerial hunter. It can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per…

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