PHOTOS: Mega-low tides reveal West Seattle shores’ wildlife

Thanks for all the photos! Mega-low tides these next few days have brought out shore explorers for a close look at wildlife. Bob Burns sent the top photo of the much-exposed Lincoln Park beach; that’s also where Brandy DeWeese photographed these creatures:

Janelle Otterholt sent these from Lowman Beach:

The mega-low tides can also be a boon to birds and others fishing for food – James Tilley caught an osprey in action:

The mega-low tide will be even further out tomorrow – -4.1 feet at 12:36 pm.

9 Replies to "PHOTOS: Mega-low tides reveal West Seattle shores' wildlife"

  • Jen May 17, 2026 (4:45 pm)

    Great pictures!!

  • Julia May 17, 2026 (5:30 pm)

    Gorgeous nudibranch! Thanks for sharing all these great photos.

  • RickB May 17, 2026 (6:22 pm)

    Lots of sea stars at Seahurst Park. I think this guy escaped from the set of SpongeBob. 

  • Tarik May 17, 2026 (10:42 pm)

    Constellation park was quite active as well!

  • Suzy May 17, 2026 (11:43 pm)

    Fantastic fotos!!!

  • J in WS May 18, 2026 (7:35 am)

    Can anyone please identify the white creatures in the photos? Thanks!:)

  • flimflam May 18, 2026 (11:25 am)

    Cool pics! Hopefully dog owners are being respectful and not letting their dogs trample the wildlife.

  • Suzanne May 19, 2026 (5:52 am)

    Great photos! Love James Tilley’s capture of the Osprey in a dive for prey. Those talons are intense! 

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