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Washington and Oregon (but mostly Seabeck) : June 3-15, 2021

Part 2

June 8: Big Beef Harbor

Midshipman fish bring the birds and photographers to Seabeck. The fish spawn among the oyster beds and are easy prey at low tide. The herons show up first as the tide goes out, then the eagles.

High tide 6:16a +10.7 ft; Low tide 10:42a -0.9 ft

The scene at Big Beef Harbor...

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(7:35a)
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A gull shows off a midshipman fish...

Here's the bottom...
Front...
Top...
Side...

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Gulp!
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Some birds go after the fish that's already been caught
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The heron has a big gullet!

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That's just a nasty looking fish

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(8:07a) The eagles start showing up
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This heron just lost its meal

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Reaching for a fish
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A tricky perch
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An eagle grabs a fish

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Gull with a clam

Everyone has a fish
(9:00a) Belted Kingfisher
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A juvenile chases an adult
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A pair of Coast Guard response boats
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This heron swallowed its fish instead of dropping it.
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A juvenile tries to pick a fight
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A crow drops its fish
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(10:00a)

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Surprise attack!
Eh!?
Hey!

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(11:00a)
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Practicing a dance routine?
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(12:00p)
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Took a short pizza break at Seabeck Pizza!

(12:50p)
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Taking a bath

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(1:31p)