8/28 Goshawk, life of Tokitae, return home, giant trees, BC ferries, radioactive water, Bay Day

 Northern Goshawk [Frank King]

Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis
The Northern Goshawk is the bigger, fiercer, wilder relative of the Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks that prowl suburbs and backyards. It’s an accipiter—a type of hawk with short, broad wings and a long rudderlike tail that give it superb aerial agility. These secretive birds are mostly gray with bold white “eyebrow” stripes over piercing orange to red eyes. Northern Goshawks flash through forests chasing bird and mammal prey, pouncing silently or crashing feet first through brush to grab quarry in crushingly strong talons. (All About Birds)

Celebrating the life of Tokitae the orca on San Juan Island
More than 300 people gathered Sunday at a park in the heart of the home waters of the southern resident orcas to pay tribute to the life of Tokitae. Lynda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times)

Lummi Nation prepares for Sk'aliCh'elh'tenaut's return home
The remains of captive Southern Resident orca whale Sk'aliCh'elh'tenaut (Tokitae/Lolita) will be laid to rest in the waters where her orca pod still resides much of the year. Richard Arlin Walker reports. (Salish Current)

The quest for an ancient colossus, in the wild rainforest of B.C.
Experts worry B.C.’s giant trees could be the last of their kind as climate change jeopardizes their ability to survive the centuries to come. Brenna Owen reports. (The Canadian Press)

40 per cent of B.C. Ferries cancellations due to crew shortages
There were 1,163 cancellations due to crew shortages this fiscal year, up from 522 in 2022. Cheryl Chan reports. (Vancouver Sun)

Japan's discharge of radioactive water into Pacific Ocean unlikely to affect B.C., scientist says
On Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. PT, Japan initiated the release of radioactive water from a nuclear power plant managed by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), more than a decade after the facility sustained catastrophic damage. (CBC)

Fidalgo Bay Day teaches those in attendance about area's marine life
The 19th Fidalgo Bay Day on Saturday gave those in attendance the chance learn about marine life through an aquatic touch tank and educational booths. Fidalgo Bay Day, hosted at Fidalgo Bay Resort by the Skagit Marine Resources Committee, is an event aimed at getting children excited about marine life. Emma Burrell reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)

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Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  251 AM PDT Mon Aug 28 2023   
TODAY  W wind to 10 kt rising to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 2 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog in  the morning. A chance of showers in the morning then showers  likely and a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon. 
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming to 10 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 3 ft at 10 seconds. Showers likely  and a chance of tstms in the evening then a chance of showers and  a slight chance of tstms after midnight.

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