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October 12, 2011 at 6:23 pm #600872
wrenMemberWondering which are the best beaches and particular spots to find star fish on to photograph. I know that it mostly likely needs to be done at low tide, which is harder these days. I had some great photos, but somehow I deleted them. thanks! Wren
October 12, 2011 at 6:31 pm #736974
jwwsParticipantwren,
Alki and Lincoln Park, see earlier WSB photos/posts https://westseattleblog.com/2009/05/happening-today-from-low-tide-to-farmers-market-wagon-ride
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https://westseattleblog.com/2009/05/low-low-tide-again-today-sea-creature-sights-from-sunday
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https://westseattleblog.com/2010/03/west-seattle-scene-spring-colors-blooming-on-the-shore
October 12, 2011 at 7:07 pm #736975
EricLMemberIf you go somewhere with pilings (like the water taxi float next to the seacrest fishing pier) at a decent low tide you’ll also be likely to see some purple stars (pisaster) attached to the mussels on the piling.
October 12, 2011 at 7:07 pm #736976
herongrrrlParticipantThe rock jetty at Constellation Park usually has plenty of ochre seastars (Pysaster) hanging around at low tides. Lincoln Park south of Colman Pool is good for the sunflower stars (Pycnopodia). This time of year, the lowest tides will be at night, but with a flash you can still get some good pictures.
October 12, 2011 at 7:14 pm #736977
clark5080Participantyou have to go on minus tides
October 12, 2011 at 8:24 pm #736978
sunsetMemberIf you don’t need them to be on the beach for your pictures, consider taking a drive to Highline’s Marine Science and Technonogy Center near Redondo Beach–their tanks always have at least one or two species of sea critters that I’ve never seen before. It’s a bit of a drive and it’s only open Saturdays 10-2, but it’s free.
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