The wild outside your door.

Nearly everyone is interested in some particular type of animal and its natural habitat.  From feeding wild birds to viewing animals during seasonal migrations, people like to get a glimpse of the wild outside their door.  Discover some interesting facts about local wildlife species by viewing the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife's species profile pages to learn about animals that you have seen (or are trying to see).  Always respect the nature around you and do not attempt to touch, trap or scare the animals that you might be lucky enough to encounter.  To help hone your nature observation skills keep a journal of your wildlife experiences, learn about animal tracking by reading about it in your Scout Handbook or explore relevant Merit Badges such as Nature, Mammal Study, Bird Study or Reptile and Amphibian Study.