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| Black Oystercatcher [Suze Schalbe] |
Black Oystercatcher Haematopus bachmani
Among the mussel- and barnacle-covered rocks of the Pacific Coast lives this stout shorebird with a gleaming reddish bill, yellow eyes, and pink legs. Look for them foraging on falling tides, when exposed marine organisms are vulnerable to quick strikes from their sharp, stout bills. (All About Birds)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Whatcom County to deliver needs assessment for new jail
Reflecting on the legacy of the last orca capture in Washington state, 50 years later
Ellie Kinley is a mother, fisherman, and a member of the Lummi Nation in the Bellingham area reflects on the orca captures 50. Kim Malcolm and John O'Brien report. (KUOW)
First official humpback whale sighting of the season confirmed off Nanaimo
Vancouver Island Whale Watch says the first humpback whale of the 2026 season has been spotted just off Nanaimo, marking the start of the marine mammals’ annual return to B.C. waters. Jeff Lawrence reports. (CHEK)
B.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA, shares secret document with First Nations leaders
Following two recent court decisions siding with First Nations under British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken that legislation. Alessia Passafiume reports. (Canadian Press)
The Birds Who Call Us Home
We’re in the full flush of spring. Here on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, signs of renewal abound, including winged arrivals from Espírito Santo, Brazil—the ravenous and ravishing purple martins. Brian Payton writes. (bioGraphic)
Meet the Nisqually bullfrog man. Refuge hires pro to take out invasive amphibian
The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge been raided by American bullfrogs, an invasive species not native to the area. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been fighting the spread of American bullfrogs for years and recently brought in some reinforcements. His name is Jamie Buchanan. And he’s a professional bullfrog hunter. Gavin Feek writes. (Tacoma News Tribune)
Democracy Watch
Ellie Kinley is a mother, fisherman, and a member of the Lummi Nation in the Bellingham area reflects on the orca captures 50. Kim Malcolm and John O'Brien report. (KUOW)
First official humpback whale sighting of the season confirmed off Nanaimo
Vancouver Island Whale Watch says the first humpback whale of the 2026 season has been spotted just off Nanaimo, marking the start of the marine mammals’ annual return to B.C. waters. Jeff Lawrence reports. (CHEK)
B.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA, shares secret document with First Nations leaders
Following two recent court decisions siding with First Nations under British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken that legislation. Alessia Passafiume reports. (Canadian Press)
The Birds Who Call Us Home
We’re in the full flush of spring. Here on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, signs of renewal abound, including winged arrivals from Espírito Santo, Brazil—the ravenous and ravishing purple martins. Brian Payton writes. (bioGraphic)
Meet the Nisqually bullfrog man. Refuge hires pro to take out invasive amphibian
The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge been raided by American bullfrogs, an invasive species not native to the area. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been fighting the spread of American bullfrogs for years and recently brought in some reinforcements. His name is Jamie Buchanan. And he’s a professional bullfrog hunter. Gavin Feek writes. (Tacoma News Tribune)
Democracy Watch
- Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option (AP)
- US Senate confirms Mullin as next Homeland Security boss (Washington State Standard)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 217 PM PDT Tue Mar 24 2026
WED W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 10 seconds. Showers in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. WED NIGHT W wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 217 PM PDT Tue Mar 24 2026
WED W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 10 seconds. Showers in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. WED NIGHT W wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.
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