plant/animal reference) to get a bigger pictureSouth Whidbey State Park Team Photo 2010 | Red rock crab |
Libby Hayward brought a dedicated team of seven to the beach at South Whidbey State Park to work in the drenching downpour on May 28th. The -2.4 tide level made it well worthwhile to brave the elements that day. Charlie Seablom found a freshly molted red rock crab (Cancer productus). Team members gently touched the new exoskeleton and marveled at its softness. Other highlights for the team included a tiny dime sized green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) and a northern clingfish. One team member got quite a thrill when a bird landed on his hat!