A seal sleeping on a rock along a rocky beach

What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2023

(NPS Photo/N. Viliani) As tidepool season is in full swing, November’s highlights included, octopus, sea hares, keyhole limpets, sea stars and more. It was a very busy month with a fee free day on Veteran’s Day, great low tides, a tour with Zoo Volunteers and a special visitor. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2023

An orange sea star with 5 arms stuck to a rock.

What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2023

(NPS Photo/D. Hunt) As tidepool season starts up again, October’s highlights included, sea hares, keyhole limpets, brooding anemones, ants and butterflies. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month, and during the summer — 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. . A … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2023

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

A five pointed brown sea star with white and blue circles on each arm.

What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2023

(NPS Photo/N. Cheng) March was the last month for the extreme low tides of the season, and it didn’t fail to produce outstanding critter sightings from nudibranchs to octopus. 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. You can find videos … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2023