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Snowy egret [Wikipedia]

Snowy egret Egretta thula
The snowy egret is a small white heron. The genus name comes from Provençal French for the little egret, aigrette, which is a diminutive of aigron, 'heron'. The species name thula is the Mapudungun term for the black-necked swan, applied to this species in error by Chilean naturalist Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Political shifts open door for more B.C.-Washington dialogue

The Downstream Doubts That Cloud LNG Canada’s Emission Claims
Once it’s burned, gas processed at the Kitimat facility will produce more emissions than all other activities within BC. Zoë Yunker reports. (The Tyee) 

Tracking Cormorants in the Salish Sea Reveals Key Winter Foraging Hotspots
Brandt’s cormorants overwintering in the Salish Sea focus their foraging in shallow coastal waters and narrow passes characterized by intense tidal currents, according to an extensive biologging study published in Animal Biotelemetry. (Bioengineer) 

Boot Camp for Ordinary Fish
Hatchery-reared fish can help boost struggling populations, but fish raised in captivity are ill-prepared for life in the wild. Scientists have a plan to change that. Max Levy reports. (bioGraphic) 

Democracy Watch

• Pete Hegseth impeachment effort blocked by House Republicans (AP) 
• Parents, groups sue over transgender student-athletes initiative (Washington State Standard) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  230 PM PST Tue Nov 10 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING    

WED  S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to  10 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at  13 seconds. Rain.  

WED NIGHT  S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after  midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and W  8 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.   

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