The Pacific Northwest

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areas of Oregon, they keep insect populations under control. These birds are in danger due to many predators, coyotes, bobcats and badgers prey on these birds. We also have tufted puffins and blue herons, these birds can be found along the coastline. The red-breasted sapsucker is one of the most fascinating birds that can only be found in the Pacific Northwest. It taps holes into trees to catch insects for food. Washington’s state bird is the American Goldfinch, while the state fish is the Steelhead Trout. Oregon’s state bird is the Western Meadowlark, while the state fish is the Chinook Salmon. California’s state bird is the Valley Quail, while the state fish is the Golden Trout. A very familiar sight to people living in the Pacific Northwest is the Orca whale. This whale is not only an amazing symbol of our state and culture, but also a cherished animal by many people.

Geography:

The Pacific Northwest is known as the western United States. The Pacific Northwest ranges ...

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based on history an eruption is unlikely. In Washington state, there are two active volcanoes known as Mount. St Helens and Mount Rainier. Mount. St Helens is about 96 miles south of Seattle WA. The mountain is 8,365ft above regular ground level. This volcano is known for it’s reputation by the eruption that happened on May 18, 1980. This huge explosion killed 57 people, while ruining 250 homes. The most famous volcano located in the Pacific Northwest is Mount Rainier. This volcano is located about 54 miles southeast of Seattle WA. Mount Rainier

is known as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. WIth the large amounts of glacier ice on the mountain, an avalanche could be ...

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