Category Archives: nature photography

Everlasting Pea

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I happened upon this small flower on the side of a public road near a trail head. So much gorgeous color in something not much bigger than a dime..

Everlasting Pea (lathyrus sylvestrus)

Edmond’s Beach

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My son and I are Beach Watchers. Among other activities, we gather with other volunteers at our local beaches at low tide and offer information about the flora and fauna that live in the intertidal zone.

Yesterday was our first beach day in well over a year, and it was wonderful to be back. These are just a few of the surprises the Sound revealed. (The identifications are my best, researched opinions.)

Flounder
Lewis’ Moonsnail (Neverita lewisii)
Red Encrusting Sponge (Ophlitaspongia pennata)
Sea Lemon (Peltodoris nobilis)
Ochre Sea Star (Pisaster ochraceus): So exciting to spot these! When we took our training in 2018, these were hard to find due to sea star wasting disease. It’s wonderful to see them coming back.
Ochre Sea Star (Pisaster ochraceus)
Frosted Nudibranch (Dirona albolineata)
Compound Turnicate
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea Capillata): note the tentacles in the top left corner. Also note left center mussel shell for size comparison
Nudibranch

Dungeness Crab (Cancer magister)
Nuttall’s Heart Cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii)
Shield-back Kelp Crab (Pugettia productus)
Egg casings of a Sea Lemon
Hermit Crab

Afternoon Walk

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My husband and I drove to the coast for a walk. I had a particular spot in mind, but, while trying to find that spot, we came upon this wonderful little park where someone had apparently planted a wildflower mix. A lovely surprise.