Mouthy Marmots of the Olympic Peninsula

Send us Fan MailOlympic National Park's Elwha River is famous! Historic dam removals have revived the river and its spectacular watersheds. When you visit, you'll see beautiful forests and wildlife -- including dipper birds! We share lots of info about dipper birds, where to hike, and how to conserve this Pacific Northwest treasure for our grandkids.HikingMadison FallsGlines Canyon OverlookWest Elwha TrailConservationRiver Restoration - Lower Elwha Klallam TribeElwha Legacy ForestsHistory

Send us Fan MailOcean wonders and birding gems: The Feiro Marine Life Center and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary have teamed up to create an interactive Olympic Coast Exploration Center on the waterfront in Port Angeles. Just outside Port Angeles, the North Olympic Land Trust has rewilded the Lyre Conservation Area where really cool birds are always spotted. For Earth Day, we celebrate 'Earthrise,' the photo taken by Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders that launched Earth celebrations globally. Dedicated to the educators and passionate volunteers teaching us about nature and bringing wonder to our worlds.Have fun and volunteer:Feiro Marine Life CenterNorth Olympic Land TrustBeach clean upsCOASSTElwha Legacy ForestsNorth Olympic Salmon Coalition

Send us Fan MailSurprising news of the endangered orcas along Washington and Vancouver Island's coastlines! Plus, spring brings birds and birding parties. Avian expert Iris shares tips on finding the best. And it's women's history month! Our shipping news returns with the incredible but true story of the real-life Tug Boat Annie.BYOB(inocular) Bird Walk with Iris RSVP with North Olympic Land TrustBirding festivalsOlympic Birdfest Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature FestivalOthello Sandhill Crane FestivalSave the whales!Orca ConservancyListen to whales: OrcaSound

Send us Fan MailA travel show! Iris visits her Pacific Northwest bird friends in Costa Rica. Carole imagines preserving Olympic National Park. Locally, ferry service resumes to Canada, but many Canadians won't be travelling. We talk with Canadians about the boycott and send some neighborly love. Plus Chef Vanessa cooks up sunshine.Elwha Legacy ForestsOsa Wild

Send us Fan MailClimb aboard the crazy train of national park news, then calm down with tips on staying sane, marmot surveys and the one and only Port Angeles shipping news. Dedicated to all those bringing kindness to the world. And marmots, of course!

Send us Fan MailIt's year end and cold out! Warm up with a bragging contest from Olympic Peninsula birders about the 2025 bird of the year. Plus, the annual Christmas Bird Count reveals rarities. Little Port Angeles plays a big role in global oil. And a Port Angeles librarian offers some warm winter reads. Enjoy!Enjoy these local resources:Olympic Peninsula Audubon and Rainshadow Bird AllianceNorth Olympic Library SystemOil shipping in local waterways surges in 2024New oil pipeline worries in Canada 2025

Send us Fan MailWhat scary thing happened to a retired ranger looking for marmots? Plus a first-hand report on climate impacts at Olympic National Park, a tribute to the park's disappearing glaciers, rare bird alerts and a debut of our new, one-of-kind shipping report! A tribute to glaciers at Olympic National ParkBirding adventures - Try the Wednesday morning bird walks at Dungeness River Nature Center . Bird list  Listers - birding culture film 

Send us Fan MailLocals solve a crisis, birders build community, we see endangered species and find ways to protect our wild areas. Plus, our resident chef sharpens her knives--we'll find out why!Get involved locally:Pet Emergency GroupOlympic Peninsula Audubon Society - Group birding, Christmas Bird Count and a homegrown wildlife habitat program.Clallam Conservation District Native Plant SaleElwha Legacy ForestsPort Angeles Farmers Market

Send us Fan MailFrom the forests to the coast and towns all around Olympic National Park, the Mouthy Marmots have news you won't find anywhere else. In this episode:At the coast: The birds are back! Our expert birder braves the cold to tell us who's visiting and where.In town: Neighbors have been hit hard by the government crisis but the Port Angeles Farmers Market has figured out how to help.In the forest: Our hike of the month features eagles! A partnership with the North Olympic Library System and the North Olympic Land Trust has resulted in a spectacular hike.

Send us Fan MailDiscover untold stories, nature news and community goodness from the mountains, towns and waterways around Olympic National Park in Washington state.Through this podcast, we hope both nature lovers and neighbors will connect to community, discover ways to protect this beautiful area and, of course ,join us in having fun.