Cape Meares
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| The view north from Cape Meares Lighthouse. Nesting Peregrine Falcons, a couple different types of cormorants, Oystercatchers and sea lions were visible with binoculars and a handy scope. |
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| And the view south. |
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| Cape Meares Lighthouse. |
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| After a tiny hike to the Octopus Tree we decided to head to the Cape Lookout Beach. |
Cape Lookout.
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| Some hikers taking a break on their way down to the beach. |
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| After hiking straight down from the forest past the Robins, Sparrows and Black-capped Chickadees on a series of switchbacks, this was a dramatic change in scenery. |
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| The beach seemed empty until closely looking and realizing the sand was covered with California Beach Fleas. |
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| And this early bird had some prime pickings before the other gulls slowly crowded in. |
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| Pelican. |
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| Due to some car accidents and closed highways we took a major detour up to Astoria where we caught the sunset before driving back to Portland. |
