Wildlife Oasis

COASSTers Ken and Mary at their home on the PA shore. 

Washington COASSTers Ken and Mary graciously invited me to their idyllic abode on the Port Angeles shore this afternoon to chat about their COASST experiences. I knew as soon as I drove up to their home that these folks know a thing or two about wildlife. The landscape surrounding their home was lush with wildflowers, blooming trees, and food and water features for all types of creatures.  Ken and Mary demonstrate an exuberance for wildlife unrivaled by many, a passion that has lead the two around the world and back to document the natural world through wildlife photography. Surveying one of the most active beaches in the COASST network (Sooes North), these volunteers love the challenge that comes with finding and identifying so many birds. It’s a good thing too, as they’ve found over 500 birds in the nearly four years they’ve been involved in the program! Not only are Ken and Mary experienced and knowledgeable volunteers, but they are great ambassadors for the natural world and the COASST program. What a treat to visit their little natural oasis today!