Category Archives: Mystery

Mystery Calls – Warbler?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by matt goff

Download Clip Download Clip Today I heard an odd song coming from the trees and bushes on the slope behind the fire station. It started out like an Orange-crowned Warbler, but quickly veered off into unfamiliar (to me) territory. I … Continue reading →

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Mystery Calls – Varied Thrush?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by matt goff

Download Audio Download Audio I was sent a short clip of a strange sounding bird that had been recorded along Thimbleberry Lake trail. I was told the bird had been calling in the same area for a few weeks. It … Continue reading →

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Mussel Shells

Posted on May 2, 2013 by matt goff

This year down at the park I’ve noticed a bunch of mussel (Mytilus trossulus) shells washed up with the seaweed. I do not remember seeing so many in previous years. Apart from the ever present possibilities that I just didn’t … Continue reading →

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Bald Eagle Nest

Posted on April 15, 2013 by matt goff

Laura K. sent an e-mail with some photos (that were too large to go through to the whole list) about a Bald Eagle’s out Sawmill Creek Road that appeared to have a black buoy in it. Using her photos as … Continue reading →

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Sea Star Cluster

Posted on April 1, 2013 by matt goff

Last weekend I was out on a seaweed gathering trip to a shoreline location that was not very protected. While I was there I took this photo of a cluster of ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) in a somewhat protected … Continue reading →

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Mystery Bird

Posted on June 16, 2012 by matt goff

20120616_mystery_bird clip 1 20120616_mystery_bird clip 2 At the start of a hike up Indian River Trail (to the falls – first time I’ve done that in 3 or 4 years – which was sort of hard to believe) I heard … Continue reading →

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