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Nature Watch: Out of Step
Have you ever seen a bloom that seemed out of place for fall? Maybe a vibrant rhododendron against the grey backdrop of an autumn sky? Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares some possible explanations for this phenomenon in his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch.” Even some animals can be out of step in the fall. Read more to learn about these unique standouts and what to be on the look out for this October.
Nature Watch: Mountain Connections
Everything’s connected…especially in nature! In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares insight on how the islands are impacted by the distant mountains and everything in between. Read more to discover the web of nature connections and what to watch for in September (can’t believe it’s almost fall!).
Nature Watch: Gulls at the Crossroads
Who knew there were so many different species of gulls? And here in Island County, we get to see a variety of them. In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives us a closer look at gulls in the Salish Sea and where the many species emerged. Read more to learn about how Whidbey and Camano Islands fall in the crossroads for gulls and discover other species you might encounter in August.
Nature Watch: Fruits of the Land
While also brightening up island landscapes, berries and other fruits offer nourishment for many birds and mammal species. In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares the diversity of benefits for a range of plants and the fruits they produce. Read more to learn about these food sources and the wildlife that thrive off them.
Nature Watch: Dirty Fences
Hedgerows, also known as dirty fences, offer great benefit to wildlife. In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, explains the benefits of hedgerows and identifies the critters that thrive off them. Read more to learn about plant species that commonly make up dirty fences and find out which wildlife sighting you might see this time of year!
Nature Watch: Little Flowers on the Prairie
The bright blue color that sprinkles the ground this time of year is a special sight! In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, shares the lovely details of Common camas and praises the prairies where they thrive. What other plants and critters make the prairie buzz in May? Read more to find out!
Nature Watch: Life in Dead Trees
In nature, everything serves a purpose. In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives insight into the varied uses of snags (standing dead trees) and some of the wildlife, including woodpeckers, that they allow to thrive. Read this blog entry to learn more about how nature makes the most of everything, and discover a few species you might see in April.
Nature Watch: Soaring Hawks and Dancing Flies
The first touches of spring are emerging, bringing the hope of bird song and flowers. In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives us another fun reason to get excited for this time of year. Imagine bald eagles, red-tailed hawks and ravens all resembling bubbles in the air as they soar. Intrigued? Read more about this phenomenon and others you might encounter this spring.
Nature Watch: Mysteries of the Dark Water
“You’re following a trail that winds its way through a forest, and the trail veers sharply to avoid a pool of dark water. Something stirs beneath the surface – a tadpole, perhaps? You stare into the pool, wondering what mysteries it might hold.” In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, dives into the mysteries of forested wetlands. Read more to learn about life among wetlands and the active critters found this time of year.
Nature Watch: The Loons of Deception Pass
In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member, Steve Ellis, gives the spotlight to an overlooked phenomenon that are the Red-throated Loons at Deception Pass. Read more to learn about these nature spectacles and other species you can observe during the first month of 2025!
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