A large bird of prey, an osprey, flies overhead with wings outstretched. The osprey is looking down at the camera.

What’s in the Tidepools? – June 2023

(NPS Photo/P. Geisler) As we enter the summer season, a variety of bird sightings highlight this month. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. A Great Horned Owl was observed by Pauline at closing in the upper portion of the park. A Green Heron was observed in the tidepools by VIP Mary. VIP Patrick photographed a Sea Gull with one of the three chicks … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – June 2023

People building a trail on the side of a hill.

What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2023

(NPS Photo/D. Wieder) As we finish up our tidepool season, here are some highlights from May. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. The Striped Shore Crab can be found in the cracks near the tidepool entrance. The new Ocean Side Trail started to be constructed at the park. Various workers … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2023

The suction cups on an octopus in a hole in a rock

What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2023

(NPS Photo/P. Geisler) April’s highlights were brittle stars, sea hares, keyhole limpets, octopus, By the Wind Sailors and Spring flowers. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. The Keyhole limpet is often … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2023