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Nature Watch: A Snail’s Pace
In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares what you might find at an island beach during low tide. From the creatures that glide on their “stomach foot,” to fast-growing seaweed, and all the fun facts in between! Read more to discover what to watch for on your next trip to the beach.
Nature Watch: Beetle Mania
In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares that approximately one third of all the insects in our region are beetles, and approximately 400,000 are named worldwide. In short, there’s a lot to say about beetles and their ability to live in nearly every habitat. Read more to learn about the beetles you can find this time of year!
Nature Watch: Living on the Edge
In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, writes, “In the natural world, life on the edge has a different meaning.” Read more to discover what he means and which species to watch out for in June, including the Common Yellowthroat, and their distinctive “wichity-wichity-wichity” song.
Nature Watch: A Leg Up
With thick understory covering the islands’ forest floors, where can a seed find room to grow? Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives us the answer we’re looking for in his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch.” Plus, he discusses the “acid-tasting” berries to watch for this time of year and informs us of it’s acquired taste. Read more to uncover where seeds can grow in the forest, what makes this sour berry unique, and discover the animals that consume it, like Townsend’s chipmunks.
Nature Watch: Above it All
Life among the trees… what about life above the trees? In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, touches on the organisms and life caught up in the air—including the pollen that brings on the sneezing for those of us with allergies. Read more to learn about what’s floating, flying and drifting through the air this time of year.
Nature Watch: Life in the Slow Lane
Spring is on the horizon and nature is starting to shed its winter layers! Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, paints a vivid picture of the forest slowly starting to come back to life this time of year. Even at a rather slow pace, there’s plenty of activity just on the forest floor, with plants growing and blooming in difference phases, wildlife making appearances and critters inching their way through it all. Read more to learn about life in the slow lane.
Nature Watch: The Beach Buffet
Living on an island means getting to visit the beach in the winter! Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives insight into what can be found along the shoreline this time of year in his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch.” Calling it “the beach buffet,” Steve gives us a list of some materials, food and creatures that are left in a line after a recent high tide reaches its furthest point and then retreats. This beach buffet attracts plenty of wildlife, read the blog to learn more!
Nature Watch: Traces Without Tracks
How can we trace an animal’s behavior without snow tracks? In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares how we can identify different wildlife species and their activities based on traces found in nature. Read more to find out how a twig can help identify animal behavior and learn about other indicators of wildlife to watch for this winter.
Nature Watch: Close to Home
Winter brings dark and gloomy weather, but it also brings birds escaping the harsh conditions further north of Whidbey and Camano Islands. And don’t forget about the mushrooms! Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives us the lowdown on winter in his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch.” He even provides advice on some native species you might consider planting in your yard! Read more to learn about nature in December.
Nature Watch: Life on the Rocks
The rocky beaches of Whidbey and Camano Islands attract a variety of shorebirds. Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, dives into some of the species that can be found thriving off the abundance of life among the rocks in his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch.” Read more to learn about the birds you might find on the shore in November and discover some underwater plants that can be observed during low tide.
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