American Herring Gull

American Herring Gull

Larus Smithsonianus/Argentatus*   Introduction:   The American Herring Gull is the stereotypical seagull. By that I mean that it is the creature that people usually imagine when they hear the word “seagull.” With their white plumage, grey wings, and yellow … Continue reading

Barnacles

Barnacles

Semibalanus Balanoids Introduction: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Crustacea, Genus: Balanus Barnacles are unlike any other crustacean because they are sessile. They are permanently attached to objects such as docks, boats, rocks, or turtle shells. Standing on their heads for most … Continue reading

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias a study by Lauren Steury Observed at Heron Sanctuary on Dickenson st NW Olympia, WA in their natural habitat. They are home to North America especially the Pacific Northwest. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae … Continue reading

Mallard Duck

Mallard Duck

Place of observation: Small pond and Capital Lake Geographic site: North America, Europe, South Africa, Asia Anas Platyrhychnos Introduction: Mallard ducks are amongst the most common and abundant ducks, found in North America, Europe, and numerous other places around the … Continue reading

Moon Jellyfish

Moon Jellyfish

Aurelia Aurita          Observed April-May by Jessy Leff at Point Defiance Zoo Kingdom-Animalia Phylum- Cnidaria Class-Scyphozoa Order- Semaeostomeae Family- Ulmaridae Genus- Aurelia Species- Aurelia Aurita Country of Orgin- Eastern Atlantic coast of Northern Europe and the western … Continue reading

Sea Otter

Sea Otter

Enhydra Lutris “Also, on a completely subjective note, otters are ridiculously adorable.” – from reflections on 4/13/2012 Introduction One of my fondest memories from my childhood is going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my great-grandmother and watching the sea … Continue reading