The upland sandpiper is a migratory, grassland-nesting bird with declining populations, particularly in Washington, where its breeding status remains uncertain.
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Endangered Insects of the Washington Temperate Forest
The Johnson’s hairstreak butterfly underscores the importance of mature forests, revealing ecosystem health and highlighting the need for further study of Washington’s insects.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The Leatherback sea turtle, an endangered species, migrates widely and faces significant threats leading to a global population decline.
Marbled Murrelet
The marbled murrelet is an endangered seabird that nests in old-growth forests along the North American west coast.
Sandhill Crane
The endangered sandhill crane in Washington is a rare subspecies, nesting in isolated wetlands. Threatened by habitat loss, these majestic birds rely on conservation efforts to protect their fragile breeding grounds.
Shrubsteppe of Washington
Washington’s shrub-steppe region, an ecosystem of rolling plains and diverse species, is declining at an alarming rate due to agriculture and invasives.
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