All about the West Seattle neighborhood around Beach Drive
I'm working from home today battling a bug (the classic cold one catches from when the kids return to school). I noticed some strange, loud barking noises while sitting at my computer.
I ran to the deck and saw what appears to be two sea lions swimming along together.
I wish I had better photos to share with you–it really was quite a sight (and sound)!
You can barely see the cargo containers on top of this ship through the fog this morning.
Last night's sunset shows the same smaller boat in the above photo before this morning's heavy fog set in.
Total assumption that these seals are pups… they were fun to watch swimming around the sound this morning.
The herons were photographed yesterday.
The sun poked through the haze yesterday to create a wonderful sunset.
A crowd gathered at Emma Schmitz Memorial Viewpoint to witness the first sunset August.
Low tide was a -3.0 at 12:38 p.m. moments ago.
Yesterday, West Seattle Blog reported on an adventure that launched from the shores of Emma Schmitz Viewpoint. You can read the full article here.
"…Alex Kongsgaard launched this morning from the rocky shore below Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook on Beach Drive – West Seattle to Glacier Bay, planning on about 30 miles a day over the next eight weeks…"
In addition to our wonderful sunny weather, we will have very low tides this weekend.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
As you're beach combing along Emma Schmitz, Charles Richey, and areas of Lincoln Park, remember these are designated marine preserves or Marine Protected Areas. Nothing is to be removed from these coastal areas, including shells or sea critters. Download MarineAreaRules (see page 19).
Beach areas in front of homes are often private and have varying property lines from property to property. Some homes may own the beach out to mean low tide. There's no way for the public to know where private property begins or ends–just something to keep in mind.
The Seattle Yacht Club is cruising around Blake Island today for the Tri-Point Race #3.
Here are photos from the Tri-Point Race #2 around Vashon and Maurey Islands.
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