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| I just found out that these creatures, whose picture I took on the exposed rocks at Hug Point State Park, when Mums and Honey were receiving dental care, are Gooseneck Barnacles. |
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| And these, on the rocks out just north of the jetty out of Hammond, in Fort Stevens state park, are Acorn Barnacles. |
Oregon Tide Pools website, click to go there.
Having never lived along the coast or even visited very much, I know nothing about barnacles. Thanks for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI should know more, growing up around here and maybe I did once, but had forgotten. I was happy to find the Oregon Tide pool website!
DeleteSo very different (I think) to the barnacles we get here. And it has been a long time since I paddled in a tide pool. Too long.
ReplyDeleteDid you used to do that, EC, on the ocean? I never have been on the ocean in kayak, canoe or raft, but maybe one day I will. I love the sea and water of any kind. My raft is a bit iffy for oceanic voyage, however. I wade into the tide pools instead, but my goodness you have put thought in my head.
DeletePaddled with my feet - wading by another name. And occasionally swam in the bigger pools.
DeleteI too love water, but it is literally years since I was at the sea.
Oh you should go. Canberra, how far to the shore from where you live?
DeleteA few hours drive - and my partner really doesn't like the beach...
DeleteI grew up on the coast,but now, the closest beach, in Newport, is about an hour and a half from me. Once I crest the coast range and are coming down its other side and start to smell the salt air, I get excited. Smells like home.
DeleteCool! I love learning about all the different creatures, the ones we never think about.
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about those things and will look them up and read :)
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