Topic: Animals
UW Labs Tide Bites
Written on November 2, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Big fish, small pond: An atypical development strategy in a local fish species — no bones, all bulk! by Daniel Geldof Daniel recently finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences. He attended Autumn quarter 2014 at FHL, and continued his research there through 2015. He visits the Continue Reading
Man and Goose Friendship
Written on November 1, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saw this when browsing the web and just had to share it with you…
Pet of the Week
Written on October 31, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s that you say? You have a car? What a coincidence! I simply ADORE riding in cars! I also love belly rubs, roast beef, cats, other dogs, cuddling, people of all shapes and sizes, going for walks, karaoke, peanut butter cookies, deep-tissue massage and classic rock. We like all the same things, don’t we? It’s Continue Reading
News from Center for Whale Research
Written on October 29, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Kenneth C. Balcomb, Senior Scientist Center for Whale Research J28 was born in mid-winter 1992/93 in or near Puget Sound Washington, and was the first of four known calves born to J17 in the J9/J5 lineage of southern resident killer whales (SRKW – see family tree) inhabiting the inshore marine waters of the Pacific Continue Reading
Snow Geese
Written on October 27, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude John and I had some time to spare on the mainland Monday and so we decided to see whether, even though it seemed early, the snow geese were back for the winter on Fir Island. We lucked out. It was on the wildlife viewing area on the road west of Conway that Continue Reading
October is Bat Appreciation Month!
Written on October 24, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from Wolf Hollow’s “Hollow Happenings” With Halloween just around the corner, our minds may be on ghosts and haunted houses full of bats hanging in dark attics. What better time of year to celebrate Bat Appreciation Month? These often misunderstood flying mammals are much more helpful than many people realize. Bats are responsible Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on October 24, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
I know. I’m stunning. I hear it all the time. It grows tiresome… My name is Lotus Blossom, but my friends here at the animal shelter call me, “Cactus” because, if you must know, I can be a little prickly at times. Think of me as the Mae West of the cat world. I’m just Continue Reading
Jim’s Calendar is Out Soon
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain Jim Maya has this news to share… Dear Friends… I hope this note finds you all well. Our new calendar is out soon! San Juan Islands Wild, 2017… The Photography of James Mead Maya. Here is the cover image. You can order by return email, at www.mayasimages.com and through Facebook, at Maya’s Images. If Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on October 17, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Move over Thelma and Louise. Step aside Laverne and Shirley. We’re Sue and Possum and we’re here to tell you that adopting two shelter cats at the same time is a Purrrrfect idea! We’re sisters and we’ve been together all our lives. We sleep together, eat together, and judge other cats together. One of us Continue Reading
Newts on the Move
Written on October 16, 2016 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen any Rough-skinned Newts this fall? These little brown amphibians with orange bellies are moving from the ponds and wetlands where they spent the summer into the surrounding woodland where they’ll hide under rotten logs and leaves during the winter months. Sadly their route often takes them across roads where many are squished Continue Reading
Can Dogs Detect Parkinson’s?
Written on October 14, 2016 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Local Dogs Make the Grade in Parkinson’s Detection Project Dog trainer Lisa Holt, with a team of volunteers, recently completed a pilot study designed to determine whether dogs can be trained to detect Parkinson’s Disease and in doing so contribute to early detection of a debilitating and costly disease. The answer seems to be a Continue Reading
New Home – New Hope
Written on October 14, 2016 at 2:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Shelter Project Moving Forward Just over three years ago, The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor announced its’ kickoff of the New Home – New Hope Capital Campaign to build a much needed new animal shelter for San Juan Island. When APS began this campaign, we committed to the public that we would (1) not Continue Reading
L95 Died From Fungal Infection
Written on October 13, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Click the link below to see the Center for Whale Research comment on death of L95, a 20 year old male Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) that died from fungal infection following a NOAA dart-tagging this year (2016). Center for Whale Research
Pet of the Week
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This, my friends, is the face of an honest dog. Yessiree. I may occasionally stretch the truth or exaggerate a little, but I will never lie to you. My name is Wally and I’m a heeler mix with lots of energy and loads of spunk. I’m patiently waiting here at the animal shelter for you Continue Reading
Autumnal Animal Adventure
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bring your family out to relish autumn with naturalist Shona Aitken. Shona will lead an exploration into the woods in search of wild creatures. Your child will use their senses to find clues about which animals live there and where they would go to stay dry and warm when the weather becomes cold and wet. Continue Reading
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted for COASST
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted For Coastal Observation And Seabird Survey Team The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free trainings, one in Friday Harbor on Saturday, October 15 and one on Lopez Island on Sunday, October 16. Additionally, Julia Parrish, Executive Director of COASST, will give a presentation entitled Seabirds, Citizen Science Continue Reading
UW Labs Tide Bites
Written on November 2, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Big fish, small pond: An atypical development strategy in a local fish species — no bones, all bulk! by Daniel Geldof Daniel recently finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences. He attended Autumn quarter 2014 at FHL, and continued his research there through 2015. He visits the Continue Reading
Man and Goose Friendship
Written on November 1, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saw this when browsing the web and just had to share it with you…
Pet of the Week
Written on October 31, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s that you say? You have a car? What a coincidence! I simply ADORE riding in cars! I also love belly rubs, roast beef, cats, other dogs, cuddling, people of all shapes and sizes, going for walks, karaoke, peanut butter cookies, deep-tissue massage and classic rock. We like all the same things, don’t we? It’s Continue Reading
News from Center for Whale Research
Written on October 29, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Kenneth C. Balcomb, Senior Scientist Center for Whale Research J28 was born in mid-winter 1992/93 in or near Puget Sound Washington, and was the first of four known calves born to J17 in the J9/J5 lineage of southern resident killer whales (SRKW – see family tree) inhabiting the inshore marine waters of the Pacific Continue Reading
Snow Geese
Written on October 27, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude John and I had some time to spare on the mainland Monday and so we decided to see whether, even though it seemed early, the snow geese were back for the winter on Fir Island. We lucked out. It was on the wildlife viewing area on the road west of Conway that Continue Reading
October is Bat Appreciation Month!
Written on October 24, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from Wolf Hollow’s “Hollow Happenings” With Halloween just around the corner, our minds may be on ghosts and haunted houses full of bats hanging in dark attics. What better time of year to celebrate Bat Appreciation Month? These often misunderstood flying mammals are much more helpful than many people realize. Bats are responsible Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on October 24, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
I know. I’m stunning. I hear it all the time. It grows tiresome… My name is Lotus Blossom, but my friends here at the animal shelter call me, “Cactus” because, if you must know, I can be a little prickly at times. Think of me as the Mae West of the cat world. I’m just Continue Reading
Jim’s Calendar is Out Soon
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain Jim Maya has this news to share… Dear Friends… I hope this note finds you all well. Our new calendar is out soon! San Juan Islands Wild, 2017… The Photography of James Mead Maya. Here is the cover image. You can order by return email, at www.mayasimages.com and through Facebook, at Maya’s Images. If Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on October 17, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Move over Thelma and Louise. Step aside Laverne and Shirley. We’re Sue and Possum and we’re here to tell you that adopting two shelter cats at the same time is a Purrrrfect idea! We’re sisters and we’ve been together all our lives. We sleep together, eat together, and judge other cats together. One of us Continue Reading
Newts on the Move
Written on October 16, 2016 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen any Rough-skinned Newts this fall? These little brown amphibians with orange bellies are moving from the ponds and wetlands where they spent the summer into the surrounding woodland where they’ll hide under rotten logs and leaves during the winter months. Sadly their route often takes them across roads where many are squished Continue Reading
Can Dogs Detect Parkinson’s?
Written on October 14, 2016 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Local Dogs Make the Grade in Parkinson’s Detection Project Dog trainer Lisa Holt, with a team of volunteers, recently completed a pilot study designed to determine whether dogs can be trained to detect Parkinson’s Disease and in doing so contribute to early detection of a debilitating and costly disease. The answer seems to be a Continue Reading
New Home – New Hope
Written on October 14, 2016 at 2:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Shelter Project Moving Forward Just over three years ago, The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor announced its’ kickoff of the New Home – New Hope Capital Campaign to build a much needed new animal shelter for San Juan Island. When APS began this campaign, we committed to the public that we would (1) not Continue Reading
L95 Died From Fungal Infection
Written on October 13, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Click the link below to see the Center for Whale Research comment on death of L95, a 20 year old male Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) that died from fungal infection following a NOAA dart-tagging this year (2016). Center for Whale Research
Pet of the Week
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This, my friends, is the face of an honest dog. Yessiree. I may occasionally stretch the truth or exaggerate a little, but I will never lie to you. My name is Wally and I’m a heeler mix with lots of energy and loads of spunk. I’m patiently waiting here at the animal shelter for you Continue Reading
Autumnal Animal Adventure
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bring your family out to relish autumn with naturalist Shona Aitken. Shona will lead an exploration into the woods in search of wild creatures. Your child will use their senses to find clues about which animals live there and where they would go to stay dry and warm when the weather becomes cold and wet. Continue Reading
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted for COASST
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted For Coastal Observation And Seabird Survey Team The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free trainings, one in Friday Harbor on Saturday, October 15 and one on Lopez Island on Sunday, October 16. Additionally, Julia Parrish, Executive Director of COASST, will give a presentation entitled Seabirds, Citizen Science Continue Reading