Tag Archives: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

This adult harbor seal decided to start his morning early and not wait for the incoming tide to reach his high perch. He shuffled off his sunny spot, down past the mussel beds and into the shadows at the water’s … Continue reading →

This young seal was at the bottom of the pecking order when it came to places to perch and rest, occupying the first place to get covered by the sea as the tide rolled in. This particular wave, though, didn’t … Continue reading →

The young seal displays fine form as it shows how to let the waves wash right over you, with rings of water rolling past its belly.

I’m not a morning person so I was pretty impressed with myself when I woke up early enough to be at Yaquina Head at sunrise. When I got down to the beach, though, some of the harbor seals were already … Continue reading →