THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA — The R/V Puffin sliced through uncharacteristically calm waters near Smith Island, a lopsided pancake of land often buffeted by wind and waves at the end of the strait.

It's a great time of year to enjoy fall birding, so Karen DeWitz, author of, "Look at That Bird!", shared a list of beautiful birds to keep an eye out for!For more information about Karen and her ...

As spring returns, dozens of avian species are flocking to the Pacific Northwest. Spring is also a rich time for foraging, as tender leaves and blooms begin to appear. Ring in the season with five ...

Even if it’s cold or rainy, I come out in nature first thing in the morning to see what the birds are doing and get a count on everybody.” To get counts, volunteers across the Pacific Northwest log in ...

Four paws walk on the pavement, ears twitch at the sound of a flutter yards away. Standing at about nine inches tall, the ...

The streaked horned lark, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. (Scott Carpenter/Portland Audubon via Courthouse News) PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — Time is running out for the streaked ...