This concludes theoutershores’ sixth year. I wrote 26 posts, including this one, and uploaded a bunch of images from the Oregon coast. I even added a few images from Orcas Island, one of the San Juan Islands, in the Salish Sea. I added photos of new species to my pages on flowering plants, red and brown algae, and I started a new chiton page. Here I highlight the three most viewed posts from 2018, and a few favorite photos.
What’s ahead in the changeable intertidal?Iconic Oregon coastRoaring surf will be close at hand when you’re on the Pelvetiopsis bedsSunrise framed by the maritime forestBacklit red in the swash zoneBlades with veins | Polyneura?Boring clam workings in ancient sedimentsLottia digitalis sits out low tideIt takes big waves and a high tide to push massive driftwood onto the backshoreA weathering stump takes a pounding in one of the highest tides of the yearPollicipes polymerus and Mytilus californianus
Here’s to promising upwellings in the year ahead.
Yes, yes, yes. I agree with the fav mollusk with red lips. After having a conversation with you about the grape looking seaweeds, I did find some here in Vancouver. You are doing excellent work by the sea. Happy New Year!
Thank you. I just looked over your year in review post for 2018. Super good stuff- I enjoyed those photos a lot. Places I don’t get to often or at all. And a Happy 2019 to you too!
Greetings from the South Coast. And Happy New Year! Thanks for the informative posts. You have me paying more attention when I visit the coast. I appreciate it.
Thank you. And thanks for running a great challenge. I like your interpretation that I’ve turned my beach finds into art. It’s charitable praise, but I’ll take it.
While looking for photos of something else, I took two close-ups of pink critters – thought you would be interested to see them. If I can’t attach them here, is there another address I can use to send the photo’s to you?
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I love this blog, with its fascinating photos and facts. Happy New Year!
Thank you Margaret, and a Happy New Year to you!
And you too.
Inspired by your posts I’m planning to get to know the shore species on our local beach better next year. Happy New Year!
That’s quite a compliment. Good luck learning more about your home beach. And a Happy New Year too!
Very special and inspiring shots – a fascinating gallery! Happy New Year!
Thank you, and a Happy New Year to you!
Yes, yes, yes. I agree with the fav mollusk with red lips. After having a conversation with you about the grape looking seaweeds, I did find some here in Vancouver. You are doing excellent work by the sea. Happy New Year!
Thank you. And a Happy New Year to you!
You have marvelous collection. Happy New Year 2019.
Thank you. And a Happy New Year to you!
Fascinating work. Beautifully done
Thank you. I just looked over your year in review post for 2018. Super good stuff- I enjoyed those photos a lot. Places I don’t get to often or at all. And a Happy 2019 to you too!
Greetings from the South Coast. And Happy New Year! Thanks for the informative posts. You have me paying more attention when I visit the coast. I appreciate it.
Amazing finds that you’ve turned into art! Well done.
Thank you. And thanks for running a great challenge. I like your interpretation that I’ve turned my beach finds into art. It’s charitable praise, but I’ll take it.
While looking for photos of something else, I took two close-ups of pink critters – thought you would be interested to see them. If I can’t attach them here, is there another address I can use to send the photo’s to you?
Sure, you can email me at amphistichus@gmail.com