The young are fed small fish by both parents for another month before fledging. The least sandpiper breeds on the marsh and bogs of the arctic tundra. After its population recovered from DDT exposure in the 1950’s, it has become so common as to be considered a pest species in the Great Lakes area. In summer, colonies of seabirds are busily raising and attending their young. A non-native species is considered invasive when it is capable of aggressively establishing itself and causing environmental damage to an ecosystem. These species include loons, harlequin ducks, and rhinoceros auklets. Migrating songbirds in the willows and cottonwoods are a possibility now, as are wintering waterfowl on Lake Sammamish. There is a similar but slightly smaller gull called the Mew Gull, but its eyes are dark in the adult and the bill is all yellow. It’s close cousin, the Barrow’s Goldeneye, is very similar except that it’s white cheek mark is comma shaped and the white on it’s flank is broken up. The program has been ongoing for years on Whidbey Island. There they lay one to three pale blue green eggs among gravel and sand. Audubon recommends several in the $120-$180 range. This handsome, dark-colored sea goose is often seen along the sandy beaches of southern Puget Sound as well as the open coast and coastal bays during it’s annual spring migration from wintering grounds in Baja Mexico to breeding grounds in the high coastal Arctic in Alaska and Canada. The Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program (PSEMP) is an independent program established by state and federal statute to monitor environmental conditions in Puget Sound. Can be downloaded in Excel or as a pdf. It can be seen during migration in the spring and late summer singly or in small groups hunting for small worms, snails and crustaceans above the water’s edge. They leave in early spring for their inland, freshwater breeding sites. While they may occur in saltwater in the winter, they breed in freshwater areas. They are well equipped to spend their lives in water with rear mounted legs and toes that are lobed for maximum underwater propulsion. The Common Loon is a major predator of various species of fish. This picture was taken at the Salton Sea in southern California at the northern part of their wintering grounds. Along with other sea ducks, Buffleheads are members of the diving duck group that swim below the water to catch prey or feed on plants. Carrion is eaten during the winter. Birds of the Puget Sound Region: Coast to Cascades is a pocket-sized photographic guide featuring over 260 species of birds. Puget Sound Backyard Birds, Washington State. 1.4K likes. It feeds in both freshwater and estuarine areas on a variety of small animals such as crustaceans, marine worms and insects as well as fish. They began breeding in the 1950’s on Sand Island in Grays Harbor moving south to the Columbia River estuary in the 1980’s where thousands use dredge spoil islands forming the world’s largest Caspian tern breeding colony. It occurs throughout North America in both fresh water and marine habitats. This paper examines the importance of prey size to shifting scoter populations in two bays in north Puget Sound. When a potential victim is found, one or more birds will quickly dive and a chase ensues. Nests are constructed of sticks in large trees near the water. Some of these birds spend the vast majority of their lives at sea and only come to land to nest -- some even spend the first few years at sea without ever touching land. In western Washington, it is associated with developed and cleared areas and, on Puget Sound, shows a preference for urbanized habitats over less developed areas. Another reason volunteers believe the work is important is the guillemots are a “good indicator species of the health of Puget Sound,” she added. Pigeon guillemots differ from other auks in having a long thin bill, white wing bar (broken with a black wedge) and gaudy red feet. The authors of a 2019 paper published in Ecology and Evolution suggest that the effects of bald eagle activity on a large glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) colony on Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca include the possibility of coexistence but also the possibility of gull colony extinction. Home: Index: Find a Bird by Name: Contact Us: These photos were taken over eight years in the backyard of our home near Mill Creek, Washington. American Ornithologist's Union (AOU) Checklist of North American Birds, Seventh Edition (1998) incorporating AOU Supplements 42-48 (2000-2008). They hunt from the water surface submerging their eyes to scout for prey, then slipping beneath the surface in pursuit. A place to get help with identifying the strangers visiting your backyards or local parks. The horned grebe averages 13 inches long and ranges from Alaska to southern California and the Gulf coast depending on the season. Two eggs are common with hatching in around 30 days. Territorial fights become common. Each winter, thousands of seabirds, sea ducks, and waterfowl converge in the relatively calm and food-rich waters of Puget Sound. They breed in undisturbed, northern fresh water lakes of the United States and Canada which are large enough to allow for the long run over the water surface necessary to gain sufficient speed for flight. They build nests of mounded wet vegetation next to the shoreline on small islands or open areas. The female is drab two-tone with gray head and brown body. More than 70 bird species regularly utilize Puget Sound during some or all stages of their life histories, but only a portion of these are actively being investigated. After the baby leaves the nest they follow the parent constantly begging for food with loud “please feed me” calls. For more information on oil spills go to the Washington Department of Ecology at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/spills.html. Other grebe species perform the same type of behavior. The book includes quick ID tips, songs and calls, notes on habitat and habitat icons, nests and food, similar species listings, a King County birds checklist, bird feeding hints and tips on how to find the best birding spots in the Puget Sound region. They become sexually mature with white heads in 4 or 5 years. Eggs hatch in 28 to 35 days, but the young only stay in the nest for two days. In addition these two species interbreed resulting in a hybrid gull which is not easily distinguished from the lighter glaucous-winged gull. The nests are made of seaweed and grass. Proceedings of the BC/Washington Symposium on the Marine Environment, January 13 and 14, 1994. The American Crow is found throughout the rest of America and has a higher pitched and less course call than the Northwestern Crow. A place to get help with identifying the strangers visiting your backyards or local parks. Retrouvez Birds of the Puget Sound Region et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Some bird specialists have suggested that there is a third subspecies of Brant that winters in northern Puget Sound and is intermediate in the degree of blackness between the Black and American. The Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program has released its seventh annual Marine Waters Overview. Great Blue Herons nest in large groups in tall trees near the water. Birds of the Puget Sound Region (Regional Bird Books) de Bob Morse, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman et d'autres livres, articles d'art et de collection similaires disponibles sur AbeBooks.fr. Sporting it’s spring finery of bold black and white patterns, the Common Loon, a large diving bird with a body length of around 32 inches, prepares for the breeding season. Incubation lasts 21 days. Noté /5. Protection Island, a National Wildlife Refuge in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, provides important habitat for seabirds and marine mammals. Way to go, volunteer birdwatchers! This pair of Surf Scoters is patiently waiting out the winter months in south Puget Sound. During daylight low tides groups of crows search the beach including under every rock or blade of kelp for small crabs, worms, clams and other tasty treats. However, individuals have occasionally been present locally throughout mild winters. When flying it resembles a crow, however the wing beats are slower and the curled neck provides a different body outline. The male’s colorful head sports a white crown, dark green ear stripe and light gray cheeks. High levels of mercury and other toxic chemicals are showing up in seemingly remote and pristine parts of the Puget Sound watershed, the result of atmospheric deposition. Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus. The male and female plumage of peeps are very similar and cryptically colored. This pigeon-sized seabird (13.5 inches long) stands at the entrance to it’s breeding nest dug in the side of a cliff near Boston Harbor. With an overall length of 14 inches, it is distinguished from other similar sized shorebirds by its yellow legs and slightly up-curved beak. Nests can be up to eight feet across and weigh a ton. A 2015 paper in Oikos Journal examines the impacts of great blue heron predation on species diversity in eelgrass meadows in British Columbia. The Bird Vital Sign tells us about the health of populations of native resident and migratory bird species associated with Puget Sound. They open the hard shell of a clam by using the same method as seagulls – dropping it on something hard. 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A 2014 report describes a research and monitoring study of Pigeon Guillemot conducted in and near the Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve. A report from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program provides an overview of 2013 marine water quality and conditions in Puget Sound from comprehensive monitoring and observing programs. A 2014 report by the North Cascadia Adaptation Partnership identifies climate change issues relevant to resource management in the North Cascades, and recommends solutions that will facilitate the transition of the diverse ecosystems of this region into a warmer climate. The Puget Loop features 220 of our 346 annually recorded bird species around the Sound from Seattle to Mt. Using citizen science data from 36 years of bird counts, researchers were able to look at population trends up and down the entire West Coast, finding that abundance of grebes decreased in the Salish Sea but increased in southern California. The males defend females by rushing at other males on the surface or after diving under them. They use partially folded wings to “fly” underwater chasing prey such as fish, crabs and shrimp. Puget Sound hosts more than 100 species of seabirds, 200 species of fish, 15 marine mammal species, hundreds of plant species, and thousands of invertebrate species. Nests are placed in tree cavities near water. “The birding trail is a guide to many of the special places along Puget Sound.” He showed a framed copy of the map at the unveiling event. The marine habitat of Puget Sound can be divided up into nearshore, benthic (associated with the sea floor), and pelagic (open water) habitats. Approximately every two years, the SeaDoc Society prepares a list of species of concern within the Salish Sea ecosystem. Com. © 2012-2020. This paper investigates how dietary changes occur in response to changing availability of prey and the effect of those dietary changes on scoter condition and reproductive success, among other variables. This individual is dressed for winter, but will add to it’s side, breast and neck stripes for the spring mating season. They are often seen together during the winter season. Noté /5. They also occur in northern Europe where they are called the Great Northern Diver. The 640-acre Marymoor Park is worth a visit any time of year. Adults over-winter along the shoreline and can be seen hunting in almost any kind of weather. The young ride on the parent’s back for the first week and are fed small aquatic invertebrates and fish. The least sandpiper male will take over brooding duties late in the 19- 23 day incubation period. They will also use offshore islands in the arctic when foxes are common on the mainland. PR in lightly wooded and open country (introduced). They have been recorded to live up to 16 years in the wild. Foraging is done alone or in small flocks where the birds skim prey from the water surface or swing their bills back and forth seeking fish. Laying several eggs, parents that are helped by non-breeding second year birds can raise more than one chick. (Click on any photo for a larger image.) While both subspecies sport a multi-banded white neck patch, the American Brant has a lighter colored breast. However their numbers have declined in other parts of the Pacific coast. Why did all the grebes leave? More than 70 bird species regularly utilize Puget Sound during some or all stages of their life histories. Hunting of this species is allowed in those areas, but not in Washington. A notable feature is an abundance chart for each bird, showing the abundance of the species at different times of the year. The species can be found world wide and in fact is named for specimens obtained from the Caspian Sea of southern Russia. They often nest far from water, where they build a concealed nest of dry grass and plant stems. REI and Cabela’sretail stores usually have lower-priced models suitable for watching wildlife and beginning birders. Rarely seen in the open, this colorful heron can be spotted in salt marshes as well as freshwater areas and occasionally on docks and floats. They range from Alaska to southern California feeding and resting on the water close to shore. Small groups often dive in a synchronous fashion. The large number of terns has had an impact on juvenile salmonids migrating through the lower Columbia. A 2015 article in the journal Environmental Science and Technology presents additional isotopic evidence that glaucus-winged gulls in the Salish Sea are shifting their diets from marine to terrestrial sources due to human impacts. Birds of the Puget Sound Region de Morse, Bob; Aversa, Tom; Opperman, Hal sur AbeBooks.fr - ISBN 10 : 0964081024 - ISBN 13 : 9780964081024 - R.W. The Bufflehead is one of the smallest ducks in North America weighing just over a pound and around 13.5 inches long. Plants, animals, and pathogens all can be invasive. Watch Queue Queue. They hybridize regularly. Young are eaten by a variety of predators while the adults are taken by weasels, mink and various hawks, falcons and owls including the Bald Eagle. The Puget Sound Marine Waters 2011 report is now available. They leave the nest to follow the mother hunting for food in streams, lakes and rivers. The Bald Eagle is currently being delisted under the Endangered Species Act but the other acts still apply. The horned grebe is a common winter resident of Puget Sound where it roams the shallow waters diving for small fish, crustaceans and mollusks. It is listed as one of Seattle’s best events on events12.com, the web site of events currently over 12 months in major cities. But there are less expensive ways to find a pair of binoculars for birdwatching. A new report from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program says climate change altered the base of Puget Sound's food web in 2018, diminishing microscopic phytoplankton necessary for marine life. Individual Supplements are also available for download. About an inch smaller than the American Crow, the Northwestern, at 16 inches long, is the common crow along the shoreline from southern Puget Sound to SE Alaska. Birding Sites and ... Puget Trough. The ring-billed gull is named for the obvious black ring around the tip of it’s bill. Caspian terns were initially found in eastern Washington in the 1930’s. They breach the shelled defense of clams and snails by dropping them from a height of 15 to 30 feet onto rocks or gravel beaches breaking open the shells. Incubation is about 35 days with fledging in 8 to 14 weeks. That is prompting a deeper look at what makes these birds sick, and how local populations are faring. This paper looks at the impact of gillnets on bird populations. This cute little dabbling duck is a common winter visitor to our area. Swooping down, it dives into the water grabbing the unsuspecting victim. California Quail, Callipepla californica. Down is added as incubation progresses. Hatching occurs after 23-25 days with the young immediately leaving the nest. A December 2013 report identifies marine and terrestrial bird species for use as indicators within the Puget Sound Partnership's "Vital Signs" for ecosystem health. The report provides an assessment of marine conditions for the year 2017 and includes updates on water quality as well as status reports for select plankton, seabirds and fish. Joe says a pair of binoculars and any decent field guide are all that’s necessary to appreciate these underappreciated birds. Another larger crow-like bird that might be seen along the shoreline further north along Puget Sound is the Raven. The females and first-winter males are darker colored with a white cheek patch. The male sports a very distinctive black and white head contrasting with the orange bill tip. This thesis discusses the Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) as an indicator of ecosystem change in the Salish Sea region. They feed on a variety of food items ranging from sea stars, moon snails, crabs, clams, mussels, small fish and human garbage. The report provides an assessment of marine conditions for the year 2016 and includes updates on water quality as well as status reports for select plankton, seabirds and fish. More than 70 bird species regularly utilize Puget Sound during some or all stages of their life histories (Gaydos and Pearson 2011), but only a portion of these are actively being investigated. In Puget Sound it is more commonly seen during spring and fall migrations. They hope the data can be used to protect sea creatures from the growing amounts of trash littering the world's oceans. The courting pair will swim together and then rush forward in parallel on their tiptoes, running for tens of feet before plunging back into the water. The Double-crested Cormorant feeds exclusively on fish using the hook on the tip of its beak to grab prey. Seattle-area Backyard Birds. The Bald eagle is an increasingly common site along the shoreline of Puget Sound where it feeds on fish and water birds. Our writer Eric Wagner visited the island this summer and reports on a long-term study of the auklets that is revealing new information about the health of seabirds in the Salish Sea. Birds & Backyard Wi ldlife DVD. A 2019 report from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program presents an overview of selected recent monitoring and research activities focused on toxic contaminants in the Salish Sea. At 25 inches, the Black Brant is several inches larger than a Mallard duck and can be distinguished from it’s larger relative, the Canada Goose, by it’s small size, short neck, dark color and lack of a white patch on the cheek. The Double-crested Cormorant is the largest cormorant in the Pacific Northwest. Scientists talk about a “dome” of pollution hanging over urban areas, leading to a never-ending cycle of persistent compounds working their way through the air, onto the land and into the water. Volunteer researchers are tracking the plastic and other debris washing up on Puget Sound's beaches. The young trigger the regurgitation of food by pecking at the red spot on the parent’s bill. That may be because their population is generally stable, but a group of citizen scientists is helping to put guillemots on the conservation radar. A 2017 report from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program presents an overview of selected recent monitoring and research activities focused on toxic contaminants in the Salish Sea. The American Wigeon ranges throughout North America with winter sojourns to the southern U.S. and Mexico including the Caribbean Islands. The nest is a simple structure of matted grass including some fine grass and feathers. More than 70 percent of the seabird population of Puget Sound nests on a single island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Incubation lasts for 26-28 days. When do birds in Washington State breed? Groups of Surf Scoters can be found in the nearshore area of local inlets during the day feeding on a variety of invertebrates such as small clams, mussels, and small crustaceans. A new report from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program details the effects of a changing climate on Puget Sound in 2019, and documents how these changes moved through the ecosystem to affect marine life and seafood consumers. This drying process often includes spreading its wings which is unique to Cormorants and their close relatives. and local PR in wooded country around southern Puget Sound, lower Columbia River, and Blue Mountains. During mating season the neck, breast and belly sport a bright russet while vivid yellow eye brows seem to sprout from the red eyes surrounded by a black head and back. During the summer they feed on aquatic insects, crayfish, small fish and some aquatic vegetation. The Puget Sound region has the highest densities of bald eagles in Washington. The female is similar in size but has a rusty belt along with the blue belt. The Puget Sound Marine Waters 2012 Overview from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program synthesizes conditions measured in 2012 and has been expanded to include observations on seabirds that rely on marine waters. Puget Sound Backyard . The nest is a basket of sticks in a small tree or bush with immediate access to water. The Great Blue Heron relies on stealth to capture its prey. Nesting Tufted Puffins range up to 100 km from their breeding colonies to forage for their nestlings, and are famed for carrying 20 or more small fish at one time, neatly lined up and carried crosswise in their large, brightly colored bills. Late summer and fall plumage for males and females is very similar, but in the winter the male develops a beautiful green head and white neck and sides. (You can unsubscribe anytime). Encyclopedia of Puget Sound is published by the Puget Sound Institute at the UW Tacoma Center for Urban Waters. 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