Monday, February 9, 2009

Escargot in Ray Nash Bay

I noticed earlier today that the water was extremely clear and still in Ray Nash Bay. I also noticed sea gulls patrolling the bay while flying 10-30 feet off the water…. I quickly realized they were looking for large Sea snails located just a couple feet below the Puget Sound waters. I had seen this “perfect storm” before which includes: low tide, clear water and smooth surface water…….I quickly grabbed my Nikon.

I was fortunate enough to capture the entire hunting trip plus dinner.

The Dive

The Splash
The Catch

The Carry

The Drop to smash

The pick up off the beach
Starting dinner

Down the hatch shell and all!

3 comments:

Matt said...

Yummy!

John Pleau said...

Yeah, click on the picture and you can see it in fine detail =~)

DeeDee said...

Those pictures are really great. I have lived here, on or near the water all my life, and have never seen that before. Don't ya love natures pecking order: gulls eat clam bores to save clams :o)