I was at Rodeo Beach today.  The fog was in and the beach was covered with Vellella vellella, a result of the recent full moon tides. 

I hadn’t realized each apparent individual is a hydroid colony, composed of tiny, anemone-like creatures. Related to jellyfish, they are carnivorous, and catch their prey, mainly plankton, with tentacles dangling in the water.

Velella with its sail
Velella with a feather
Gathering

A horse sculpture
Looking through the rocks at low tide
I see father, mother, and child
Autumn is on approach when the pink naked ladies come out in display.

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