Willapa Nature Notes
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 17,000 acres of tidelands, temperate rainforest, ocean beaches, and small streams. The refuge preserves habitat for spawning wild salmon, hundreds of thousands of migrating shorebirds and waterfowl, including threatened species. The Friends of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit, works to support refuge programs and enhance awareness and appreciation of the refuge. This weekly program is a window into the diverse flora and fauna of the area, and highlights the organization's activities throughout the year. For more information visit fws.gov/refuge/willapa or contact info@friendsofwillaparefuge.org
Willapa Nature Notes – September 15, 2026
Neglect and native species
Willapa Nature Notes – September 8, 2026
Marbeled murrelet
Willapa Nature Notes – September 1, 2026
Fall planting!
Willapa Nature Notes – August 25, 2026
Caspian terns!
Willapa Nature Notes – August 18, 2026
Birding with AI!
Willapa Nature Notes – July 21, 2026
Dune grasses!
Willapa Nature Notes – July 14, 2026
Douglas firs!
Willapa Nature Notes – July 7, 2026
Rabbits and hares!
Willapa Nature Notes – June 30, 2026
Dead trees!
Willapa Nature Notes – June 16, 2026
Native bees!
Willapa Nature Notes – June 9, 2026
Pacific wren!
Willapa Nature Notes – June 2, 2026
Lawn care!
Willapa Nature Notes – May 12, 2026
Fire resistance!
Willapa Nature Notes – May 5, 2026
Velella velella and the wind
Willapa Nature Notes – April 28, 2026
Garter snakes are back!
Willapa Nature Notes – April 21, 2026
Spring is here!
Willapa Nature Notes – April 14, 2026
Gardening in a warming climate
Willapa Nature Notes – April 7, 2026
Results are in for the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Willapa Nature Notes – March 24, 2026
North Peninsula birding
Willapa Nature Notes – March 17, 2026
Moon names!
Willapa Nature Notes – March 10th, 2026
Tree Top Mosses, Lichens, and Liverworts
Willapa Nature Notes – March 3rd, 2026
Bird Count Results
Willapa Nature Notes – February 24th, 2026
Porter Point Loop
Willapa Nature Notes – February 17th, 2026
December Raptor Count Results
Willapa Nature Notes – February 10th, 2026
Three Trails at Tarlett
Willapa Nature Notes – February 3rd, 2026
The Great Backyard Bird Count 2026
Willapa Nature Notes – January 27th, 2026
Observing Winter Growth
Willapa Nature Notes – January 20th, 2025
Refuge Trails
Willapa Nature Notes – January 13th, 2026
Winter Raptor Survey
Willapa Nature Notes – January 6th, 2026
Teal Slough Trail
Willapa Nature Notes – December 30th, 2025
Winter Refuge Hikes
Willapa Nature Notes – December 23rd, 2025
Raptors in Winter
Willapa Nature Notes – December 16th, 2025
Winter Finches
Willapa Nature Notes – December 2nd, 2025
Christmas Bird Count
Willapa Nature Notes – November 25th, 2025
Roosevelt Elk
Willapa Nature Notes – November 18th, 2025
Hibernation and Torpor
Willapa Nature Notes – November 11th, 2025
Marbled and Bar tailed Godwits
Willapa Nature Notes – November 4th, 2025
Elegant Terns
Willapa Nature Notes – October 28th, 2025
Identifying Species
Willapa Nature Notes – October 21st, 2025
Lower Columbia Birding Spots
