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Black bear foraging near Mount Vernon
October 17, 2026
recorded October 3, 2026 near Mount Vernon. Early October records align with hyperphagia, the pre-hibernation feeding phase when bears actively forage to build fat reserves before winter denning.
Rough-skinned newt heads to breeding ponds on Whidbey Island
October 17, 2026
observed October 13, 2026 at Whidbey Island. This timing reflects fall breeding season, when these amphibians initiate migration to breeding ponds in response to autumn moisture and temperature cues, beginning their reproductive cycle in the region's wetlands.
Woolly bears spotted in Marysville and Snohomish
October 17, 2026
Isabella tiger moths recorded October 16, 2026 in Marysville and Snohomish. The iconic woolly bear larvae of this species signal autumn progression and are entering peak season to seek winter shelter in protected microhabitats, reflecting the transition toward winter dormancy.
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