This is the Anhinga, also known as the Devil Bird, and it has no business being anywhere near the Pacific Northwest. If you happen to see one, you may be considered lucky as they're not from here. On the other hand, if you see one, might let wildlife know about it.
Although there's no official documentation anywhere, I think most would agree that watermelon is the unofficial fruit of summer. Everyone has their ways to check for ripeness either by knocking on it or even slapping it. Looking for coloring of the rind and so much more...
Babies? Yeah, we have a couple of those here in the Pacific Northwest. If you don't directly see them no doubt you hear them at the store, at church, at the movies or wherever else you may happen to be. And no reason why not! And for us here in Washington State, it's a good thing as Washington was ranked 10th best state to have a baby, according to WalletHub...