I had so many places I wanted to investigate this morning. The first was through a narrow passage that dries at low tide. Unfortunately, it was currently nearing low tide. Should I or shouldn’t I? Well, I screwed up my courage and decided to take a chance that I could get back through before it dried up.

Just inside the entrance, I spotted a huge rounded rock, about twice the size of a couple of Volkwagens, that was just a foot below the surface of the water. It was covered with anemones.

I heard this beautiful loon’s mournful call long before I spotted it.

There were sea stars everywhere. I particularly liked this leather star.

And, of course, the fluorescent purple sea stars were everywhere.

These sea stars look like their partying.

This one looks like it’s dancing.

I also saw this funny critter, which is a Chiton….I think.

I started getting a little nervous about getting back through the passage before it dried up, so I reluctantly turned around. I managed to get through without hitting bottom, but it was close. Once through, this marbeled murrelet popped up just ahead of me and started bathing. There was a pair of these cute little guys.