Wildlife: Sea Anemone (Sunset Beach, OR)

One of me and my husband's favorite things to do is to go exploring. Whether it be hiking through the wilderness, beach hopping, or rock climbing, we love it!

This is from one of our many journeys out to explore the trails and shores around Sunset Beach just outside of Charleston, Oregon. While excitedly adventuring around a rocky shore filled with tide pools, I found an area with brilliantly green sea anemones! I love these little critters and still get down on my hands and knees, like a child, to gently run my fingers over their "arms" to make them close up. How can that give someone such joy? LOL!

Anyway, while playing with these anemones, I spotted one in the middle of a snack. He was munching upon the remains of a horseshoe crab. It was rather unfortunate for the crab, but I felt quite blessed to be able to witness and have the opportunity to capture such an event. I'd never even seen an anemone actually eat anything before, though I obviously knew it happened.

Anyway, I thought it was a slightly grotesque, but rather intriguing, sight and now I'd like to share it with you. Hope ya'll enjoy. God bless!

By Chelle152 from Coquille, OR