Tag: Washington

Greater Sage Grouse

A resident of Washington’s shrubsteppe ecosystem, these birds are currently endangered.

Tufted Puffin

Once an active region for the tufted puffin, now there only a few remaining nesting sites in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the northern pacific coast islands.

Streaked Horned Lark

Endangered in Washington, this rare bird can be found in grasslands south of Puget Sound, nesting in the JBLM airfields.

Nelson’s Checker-mallow

This rare perennial blooms in southwestern Washington from May to July. It is a food source for native bees.

Western Snowy Plover

The western snowy plover is endangered in Washington. There are less than 100 individuals in the state.