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Brown-headed cowbird Molothrus ater
The Brown-headed Cowbird is a migratory blackbird. It arrives in the
Pacific NW in April and remains into October. The Brown-headed Cowbird
does not build its own nest. Instead, it lays its eggs in nests of other
birds. In fact, at least 221 known bird species have been hosts to
Brown-headed Cowbirds. They usually only lay one egg per host nest. The
host parent, often a much smaller species of bird, raises the cowbirds'
young, usually to the detriment of its own young. (Pacific NW Birder)
Today's top story in Salish Current: How local
chaplains attend to patient care
Cross-border handshake planned to affirm Canadian, American friendship amid political tensions
Flotillas from islands on either side of the Canada-U.S. border will
meet half way today as part of a celebration of the friendship between
the two countries amid ongoing political tensions. A group of up to 100
boats is expected to head north from Orcas Island, a San Juan islands in
Washington state, about 60 kilometres south of Vancouver, B.C., while
another group sails south from Salt Spring Island, meeting near the
international border. (CBC)
Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S. — and here's the data to prove it
CBC News reviewed datasets on travel, trade, shopping and culture, and
all of them paint a similar picture: Canadians are taking a big step
back from the U.S. John Paul Tasker reports. (CBC)
Sinking tugboat leaks thousands of gallons of diesel fuel into Puget Sound
A huge cleanup is underway in Bremerton after an old Army tugboat began
sinking, dumping 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of motor
oil into Puget Sound. (KING)
B.C. wildfire season extends into fall, until stormier weather arrives
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says fire season is expected to
continue into the fall in British Columbia as risks for new blazes
remain for much of the province. It says thunderstorms and lightning
tend to decrease as fall arrives, but terrain remains dry and
susceptible to human-caused fires. (Canadian Press)
Humpback whale found dead after possible collision with B.C. Ferries vessel
A humpback whale was reportedly hit by a B.C. Ferries vessel Wednesday
night off B.C.'s North Coast, about 130 kilometres southeast of Prince
Rupert. On Thursday morning, a humpback was found dead near the same
area, according to the ferry service. (CBC)
Democracy Watch
- In Their Own Words: Trump and Top Officials Change Tone on Free Speech (NY Times)
- Late-night shows address Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity (AP)
- State lawmakers ask Trump administration to end its review of state regs (Washington State Standard)
Salish Sea News Week in Review 9/19/25:
Pirate talk, dead orca, tufted puffin, war in the woods, kill sea
lions, Ksi Lisims LNG, Robert Redford, youth suit. Canada climate goals
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 229 AM PDT Fri Sep 19 2025
TODAY W wind around 5 kt, backing to E around 5 kt late this morning, backing to NW this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
TONIGHT W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
SAT SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT S wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and SW 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
SUN W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
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