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Harlequin Ducks at Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey

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Harlequin Ducks are a feast for the eyes with all those stripes, spots, and exotic coloring going on! If you really want to see them though, it may require a trip in winter to Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey, and a treacherous walk along the giant rocks that make up the almost mile-long jetty. This year […]

Western Gull with a Mouthful

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I caught this photo at the end of Jetty Road near Moss Landing, California. That’s quite a mouthful of a very active Sea star! National Geographic says that their tough exterior discourages predation, and average life expectancy is 35 years! Also, Beyond their distinctive shape, sea stars are famous for their ability to regenerate […]