Hooded Merganser

As we were leaving the beach and walking back to the car, we passed a bit of water where a couple Hooded Mergansers were diving and looking for food.

Seagulls at the Beach

In a backwater pool there is a spot that the seagulls really seem to like. They congregate there and appear to be bathing. I have no idea why this one spot is so interesting. Maybe it is shallow, making it easier to wash or maybe it is just a fun place to be.

Where the Elwha River Meets the Ocean

On a lightly raining day, we visited the beach where the Elwha River runs in the Juan de Fuca Strait. It is a quiet place with birds (more on them in the future), a rocky beach, and some wooded wetlands surrounding it all.