It’s often foggy at the beach. It is quieter. Fewer people out and about on foot or in cars and the sounds just seem muffled. Except for the surf.
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Five of us and our dogs had another nice outing on Lopez Island. The weather was perfect for strolling along the bluff and clambering on rocks to watch the sea life. We like to watch the seals like visitors to our valley like to watch the deer.
The tide was moving fast and there were various currents making these interesting whirlpools
Big current between islands
I like kelp
Catching a ride
This jellyfish was as big as a dinner plate
Molly and Rozie are a pair
Does he even know I have a stick?
Bubba and Duke
The gulls are watching a seal eat a salmon in hopes of getting a few bites.
Back at camp, Kim and Mary and I enjoyed a before dinner paddle
I was without a computer for four weeks so I got a little behind with this blog. So bear with me as I add a few posts.
This is from the trip to Oregon five weeks ago. I was able to get some quality time on the beach near Florence. I was particularly fascinated by the action of the water and sand as the waves washed over a sand dollar.
Really? All to myself? Wow!
It wasn’t very warm and the Pacific is a cold ocean
Jellyfish
Sky thinks her stick is more interesting than a jelly fish
razor clam shell
Dune
Dune
Once we left the interior of Oregon, we headed straight out to the coast and set up camp at Carl G. Washburn State Park between Newport and Florence. The weather wasn’t always nice and we spent one day at the Newport Aquarium. It was a great way to while away a rainy day full of fascinating animals displayed in large spaces with great viewing opportunties. Being near the end of the school year, there were many student groups out on field trips. They were having lots of fun and maybe learning something too.
Some of the displays surround the viewer with water all around. This is looking straight up.
These jellyfish – Sea Nettles – were my favorite.
Moon Jellies
Not all the species were water based.
Tufted Puffin
Common Murre
The seals and sea lions looked like they were having so much fun gliding through the water.
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