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Bean Hollow

10,000 Birds

What makes Bean Hollow stand out is that along with a rather pebbly beach, it also has some wonderful tide pools full of very accessible marine life. He pointed out the differences in the day’s five gull species, all of which flew fairly close to the bluff from which we watched. But he was certainly patient with me.

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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

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Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River.

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Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: West Coast–A Book Review

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But, I did take many photos, and used the book, in spurts during the trip and more closely afterward, to identify three seabird species, two expected (Sooty and Black-vented Shearwaters) and one a surprise. It does not include near-shore, coastal species, like Brown Pelican, Elegant Tern, and Harbor Seal.

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