PNW Nature

The Pacific Northwest has wonderful, natural areas — and creatures. This page features articles about PNW Nature — its flora, fauna, and land.

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Viewing the Autumn Salmon Run at Salmon Cascades on the Sol Duc River 0 (0)

Salmon Cascades on the Sol Duc river is one of the best places in Olympic National Park to view salmon during their annual Autumn migration.

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Pacific Northwest Birding Festivals 0 (0)

Are you a bird nerd? Here’s a list of upcoming Pacific Northwest Birding Festivals. Most of these events feature various classes, field trips, and lectures for the bird enthusiast and photographer.

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A bald eagle cries out at Big Beef Creek in Seabeck, WA.

Bald Eagles at Big Beef Creek: “It’s that Seabeck time again.” 4.4 (8)

Every year in late May and early June, a number of bald eagles come to Big Beef Creek in Seabeck with the morning low tide.

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Finding Wintering Trumpter Swans in Northwest Washington State 0 (0)

Every winter trumpeter swans from Alaska and northern British Columbia migrate to the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a bit more informaiton on these, the heaviest of flying bird, and where to find them in western Washington State.

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Searching for Tufted Puffins in the Salish Sea 0 (0)

Taking a cruise near Smith and Protection Islands is something to put on your calendar for the Summer months. Who knows, you just might see an actual tufted puffin!

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Where to View Salmon Spawning in Kitsap County This Autumn 0 (0)

Every year the salmon return from the ocean to their home streams to spawn. WSU offers a day of salmon viewing and education in the fall. Here’s where and when to view spawning salmon in Kitsap County this Autumn.

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