We had relatives out for a lighthouse and jetty tour. What difference
a year makes! The new State Park rules regarding parking, jetty access,
and passes has resulted in a dearth of 'car tourists', and a plethora
of resting bird species. Caspian Terns with young, mixed with Brown
Pelicans, and several gull species, the birds were actually in the
shallow surf enjoying themselves, alone. I really believe the fact you
now have to walk a half mile, in soft sand, and pay for the privilege
is returning this area to natural happenings. With binos and scope we
were able to watch all the interaction without disturbing " the beach
combers"! At the North Lighthouse many Swainson's Thrushes, and a
Southern Sea lion feeding just off the headlands.
Judy Stone-Roth
Ocean Park WA
ravan at centurytel.net