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Mark Ingalls 🎃👻🧙‍♂️ @ingalls.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

Most Washington State Ferries cancelled today due to an engineer sick out. Engineers are fighting for higher wages. mynorthwest.com/chokepoints/washing…

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

We went to watch the Surfers from Yaquina Head during the Agate Beach Surf Classic on Saturday morning. The surf conditions were not great, but I’m glad we went at the beginning. The waves were even less conducive when we returned to watch the finalists this afternoon. We plan to check out the […]

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

#SeaWednesday I saw this Scallop shell on the beach in Lincoln City. iNaturalist suggested those are Boring Sponge on the outside of the shell. #shellfish

The outside of the shell is almost entirely covered in a pattern that looks somewhat like honeycomb-shaped patterns created by boring sponge. It’s white in color, similar to corals.

The inside of the scallop shell is white, mother of pearl, roughly oval with a nearly flat purple top edge where it connects to the other valve. There are a few tiny pinholes, probably drilled by the boring sponge.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

RE: gluck.cc/@calvin/117230504479223388 I knew moving to the coast would be good for our health, but I never imagined breathing marine bacteria and endotoxins in coastal air could have a significant positive impact.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

Siletz Bay health advisory issued Sept. 3 High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OR…

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Siletz Bay health advisory issued Sept. 3

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

The West Coast Railroaders Group was operating Speeder Excursions for the public from the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad station in Garibaldi, Oregon. We got to ride a speeder around the bay (Miami Cove) and back. This was a rare opportunity that I wanted to take […] [Original post on gluck.cc]

Four railroad speeders sit on tracks, with a person sitting in the yellow speeder, and people standing next to a red and two orange speeders.

Danae has red hair, sunglasses and a grin. Calvin is wearing a beige baseball cap with “FiFi” and the B-29 bomber on it. Two railroad speeders are visible in the background. sitting on tracks, with a two people standing next to the yellow speeder, and a red speeder further back.

Barbara Danae and Calvin are seated in the speeder, wearing safety vests and smiling for the camera.

Calvin, Danae and Barbara smile for a photo with the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad station at Garibaldi in the background. Three railroad speeders (orange, yellow, and orange) are sitting on tracks in the background and the red railroad shed is also seen in the background.

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Mark Ingalls 🎃👻🧙‍♂️ @ingalls.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

New article: Not just water - Earth's land also rises and falls with the tide ingallswx.com/2026/08/20/not-just-w… #geology #geophysics #tide

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

I found this advice about sneaker waves in “The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest” “If you do get caught off guard by a wave, the best defense is to lie flat, grabbing onto any available rocks that may provide a handhold. This will make it possible for the wave to roll over you […]

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Calvin's News Posts @news.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

[Oregon Gun Control Measure Led To More Firearms In The State] “A new analysis suggests Oregon voters’ narrow 2022 approval of a referendum designed to limit gun purchases has instead resulted in thousands more firearms in the state than there otherwise would have been.” #Oregon #Guns […]

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Mark Ingalls 🎃👻🧙‍♂️ @ingalls.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2026

And now for something real special: 850 mb temperature charts! Meteorologists use these to gauge upper level support for surface temperatures. ingallswx.com/graphics/850-mb-charts Available for the following cities: Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane […] [Original post on ai6yr.org]

The 850 mb temperature chart for Portland, Oregon, showing temperatures cooling over the next few days.

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Mark Ingalls 🎃👻🧙‍♂️ @ingalls.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

Got my full suite of NOAA Outlook graphics up and running now. Yesterday I showed off the SPC graphics (both fire and convective) but I also have CPC maps and the drought monitor too. Landing page: ingallswx.com/graphics/noaa-outlooks SPC […] [Original post on ai6yr.org]

The CPC 6-10 day precipitation outlook signaling strong monsoon rainfall in the Desert Southwest.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

The sunset on the #OregonCoast certainly highlighted the smoke from fires inland.

A gull is seen flying over a large conifer with the sun setting in the distance. The sun is yellow near the top and gradually shifts to orange, pink and red near the bottom.

The sun is setting over a large conifer. It’s mostly tomato red with a yellow band near the top and darker shades near the bottom.

The sun is setting over a large conifer. It’s mostly tomato red with a yellow band near the bottom and and a thin white band at the bottom.

The sun is setting over a large conifer. It has a tomato red band at the top, a yellow band and the bottom half is white. It’s somewhat oblong, as if it was some sort of spaceship.

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Mark Ingalls 🎃👻🧙‍♂️ @ingalls.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

Got some more work done on the graphics on ingallswx.com today! I have SPC forecasts for the Western U.S. up in a way that I find to be visually appealing. Both convective (thunderstorms) and fire outlooks […] [Original post on ai6yr.org]

The SPC severe weather outlook today with a slight risk in Arizona.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

[Dead animals on Oregon Coast beach] My latest CoastWatch report for mile 244 includes one dead Sea lion and 79 dead Common Murres seen in the rack line. This is a difficult time of year for the juvenile Murres, as they fledge and try to get enough nutrients, and […] [Original post on gluck.cc]

The common murre is black on the head, back and wings, and has white underparts. It has a thin dark pointed bill and a small rounded black tail. This one is laying on its back with wings close to its sides and about 18 inches (46 cm) in length. The sand is wet and bubbles are seen on the right side of the murre.

The broad side of a sea lion is dead on the beach with light brown fur glistening in the sunlight, with its hind flippers turned slightly toward the camera. Waves roll gently onto the beach in the distance and the lower half of two people are seen standing near the waters edge.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

For #FootpathFriday I wanted to remind me about a really cool hike we did a while ago. Enjoy #photography #mountains #wandern #hiking

This image captures a serene forest trail bathed in soft, dappled sunlight. Tall, slender trees stretch upward, their leaves forming a dense canopy that filters the light into gentle beams. The path, winding through the lush greenery, is lined with moss-covered roots and fallen branches, adding a rustic charm. Ferns and low-lying plants thrive in the underbrush, their vibrant green hues enhanced by the sunlight. The scene exudes tranquility and the untouched beauty of nature, inviting the viewer to imagine the quiet rustle of leaves and the earthy scent of the forest floor. The perspective draws the eye along the trail, evoking a sense of adventure and peace.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2026

I saw this beautiful Pacific sea nettle on the beach today. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysaora_fus…

The Pacific sea nettle has a heart-shaped golden-brown bell with a reddish tint, and fourteen maroon tentacles are trailing the bell as it lies on the sand. A clear organ is near the pointed side of the heart shaped bell.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 15/07/2026

Today I saw a false jingle shell (Pododesmus macrochisma) about four inches in diameter on the beach in Lincoln City on the #OregonCoast. For more information see: inverts.wallawalla.edu/Mollusca/Biv…

The bottom of a shell is nearly circular and white with faint yellowing and a hole near the top and it appears hollow inside.

The top of the shell is white with brownish bands and a pearly sheen.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 09/07/2026

A Big Skate egg case (also known as a“mermaid’s purse”) was lying on the beach near the tide line. i found this helpful explanation: themarinedetective.com/2020/04/11/b…

A tan colored oval-shaped thing is lying on the beach with a men’s size 10.5 shoe placed beside it for size comparison and they’re almost the same size. The center-top has a notched gap and the bottom has a crescent-shaped gap. This side of the egg case has what appears to be mossy bits growing on the bottom, but that’s where the eggs were attached.

This looks almost exactly the same as the last except the reverse side of the egg case is completely smooth without the mossy looking bit at the bottom.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

We drove onto McPhillips Beach this afternoon and watched #paragliders leaping off the north side of #CapeKiwanda Sand Dune. The Weather was sunny and cool 62° F with winds blowing steadily 15 mph. Then we relaxed on the dune on the south side of Cape Kiwanda and ate seafood quesadillas. I love […]

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Calvin Gluck @calvin.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

[Please think carefully about the the effects of fireworks displays on wildlife before you participate] "The shock of fireworks can cause wildlife to flee, ending up in unexpected areas or roadways, flying into buildings and other obstacles, and even abandoning nests, leaving young vulnerable […]

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

RE: gluck.cc/@oregon/114766870005720673 We moved into our new home in Lincoln City, Oregon one year ago today. We love it here!

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

#CoastWatch offers opportunities to learn about shoreline ecology and contribute to coastal research and conservation by adopting a mile of the Oregon coast. This is my first report for mile 244 of the #OregonCoast […]

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

A Hummingbird photobombed a Chestnut-backed Chickadee at the feeder today. #OregonCoast #Birds

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 23/06/2026

I’m so happy to have finally found abalone on the menu at Local Ocean in Newport, Oregon! We used to be able to peel them from the rocks when I lived in Northern California in the 1990s. All abalone species West Coast abalone species are listed as Critically […] [Original post on gluck.cc]

The menu has white text on a green background for the header and the rest is white with black text.

Chef Residency Menu
Jacob Harth of Bayocean Oyster House

Chilled & Raw
CHEF'S CHOICE OYSTERS
ON THE HALF-SHELL* salmonberry, horseradish 23 half-dozen | 40 dozen

GEODUCK CLAM
ground cherry, Makrut lime leaf
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RED ABALONE
salted egg yolk, sansho pepper
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SEA URCHIN*
half-shell, brioche toast, dulse butter
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GOOSENECK BARNACLE COCKTAIL
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SEA PLATTER*
assortment of all chill items above
small 85| large 160

KING SALMON CRUDO* porcini, spruce, brown butter
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Small Plates

FRIED SHELL-ON PINK SHRIMP
espelette pepper sabayon
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GRILLED WHISKEY CREEK OYSTERS
green garlic, white miso, meyer lemon
20 half-dozen | 37 dozen

PINK SCALLOP TOAST
kelp-cured, smoked butter, fava beans
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HALIBUT COLLAR sauce pil pil, parsley oil
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Federal law requires us to inform you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Wild mushrooms are not an inspected product.

Abalone from Local Ocean

The shell is shiny like a pearl and reflects the light into a rainbow of colors. It’s shaped like an oval and concave. Three slices of abalone are light yellow in color with a green caper and egg yolk on top.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2026

This is my first time enjoying muddled fresh #currents from the #McMinnville Farmers Market. Wow! They’re perfectly tart, the seeds are bitter and chew like gum. It’s nice mixed with Passion fruit, and would probably go nicely with pineapple or other sweeter juices […] [Original post on gluck.cc]

A tall glass contains several crescent moon shaped pieces of ice a mostly clear but cloudy liquid and hundreds of reddish purple fresh currents with tan colored seeds.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

[Another unfortunate death on the Oregon coast] It’s sad how many people ignore warning signs, climb over fences, fall, have to be rescued, put first responders at risk and die. The #OregonCoast is very dangerous if you wander where you’re not supposed to […]

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Calvin W7KYG CN74 @w7kyg.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 31/05/2026

Today was my second attempt at #ParksOnTheAir #AmateurRadio activation at Park US-9532 Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area on the #OregonCoast. I only made 2 successful contacts on the radio, but had several conversations with people who were interested in discussing […] [Original post on gluck.cc]

I’m sitting in a beach chair, facing the beach, with my back to the camera, headphones and a hat on my head, talking to a young man who is kneeling with one knee on the beach having a chat with me. My Alpha Delta MIL portable vertical antenna sits on top of a tripod about 15 feet to the right of us and the waves are seen rolling towards the beach about 40 feet from us. A woman is seen standing on the beach down close to the water.

I’m sitting in a beach chair, facing the beach, with my back to the camera, headphones and a hat on my head. My Alpha Delta MIL portable vertical antenna sits on top of a tripod about 15 feet to the right of me and the waves are seen rolling towards the beach about 40 feet from us. The haystack rock known as Chief Kiwanda rock is seen about 2000 feet (600 meters) from shore.

Our black chihuahua sits in the back of the van, wearing a puffer coat, and looking out towards the beach and sea in the distance. I’m sitting in a beach chair, facing the beach, with my back to the camera, headphones and a hat on my head. A surfer is walking by me, carrying a surfboard and my Alpha Delta MIL portable vertical antenna sits on top of a tripod about 15 feet to the right of me and the waves are seen rolling towards the beach about 40 feet from me. The haystack rock known as Chief Kiwanda rock is seen about 2000 feet (600 meters) from shore.

I’m sitting in a beach chair, facing the ocean, with my back to the camera, headphones and a hat on my head. My Alpha Delta MIL portable vertical antenna sits on top of a tripod a few feet beyond me and the waves are seen rolling towards the beach. The haystack rock known as Chief Kiwanda rock is seen about 2000 feet (600 meters) from shore.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 18/05/2026

The tide at Cascade Head was -1.78 ft at 07:53 US/Pacific time. So far, this is my favorite place to visit during low tide.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 09/05/2026

We saw a few whales blowing from the Depoe Bay Scenic View Area this afternoon.

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026

[Meteor Fireball seen over Oregon at 00:12 on April 29] “The American Meteor Society (AMS) said a major fireball smacked the atmosphere at 12:12 a.m. this morning (April 29), creating a spectacular display above the Pacific Northwest and Canada, and caught on many […] [Original post on gluck.cc]

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 27/04/2026

If you watch carefully, you’ll see two or three gray whales blowing as they migrate north along the Pacific Coast. www.youtube.com/watch?si=-_Y_wwFuAO… (1/4)

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 24/04/2026

[A thread about clamming on the Oregon Coast] I’m collecting notes about our #clamming experience on the #OregonCoast. First we enjoyed a clamming “explorience” provided by Lincoln City. Abigail DeYoung taught us how to dig for Purple Varnish clams in Siletz Bay. First she provided a detailed […]

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 03/04/2026

A crow has visited the bird feeder several times. #BirdsOfMastodon

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

The ospreys have migrated north and are preparing their nest for a new clutch of chicks. This particular nest is located on NW Neptune Ave near the corner of NW 28th St in Lincoln City, Oregon. For more information see: sevencapes.org/osprey #OregonCoast #Osprey #OspreyNest #LincolnCityOR

An osprey sits atop a nest of mostly sticks on a wooden platform that is mounted on top of a telephone pole. A large conifer is seen in the background to the left and the Pacific Ocean is seen beyond the nest with whitecaps of waves crashing near shore.

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mel @daemonicusprince.meow.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/03/2026

finally had a (partially) not-rainy day out Saturday, so new bundle for #MushroomMonday ... getting out REALLY helps with mindfulness and mental health #Mushrooms #Mushtodon #Fungi #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #Moss #Mosstodon #Forest #PNW

a single tiny white-capped mushroom (they always seem to be solitary) poking up through a bed of moss to reach for the sunlight, with a blurry tangle of tree branches in the background

some slick shiny orange jelly-like cups popping up from a fallen tree branch, with a bit of blurry moss as a backdrop

a cluster of "Turkey Tail" mushrooms springs around the knot in a branch, with rusty brown interiors and wiggly white borders, garnished with a single fallen sprig of redwood needles

a large brown conk mushroom, partially covered by fallen leaves (including one mostly decayed to its skeletal framework), its color SIGNIFICANTLY altered between the small dry portion (light chalky dust brown) and the wet portions (deep brown, nearly black, and with a reflective sheen)

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/03/2026

I interrupted your Sunday morning to bring you, sleepy seals? Who is your favourite? 🪨 Rock pillow ⚫ Black velvet orb 🤍 Marshmallow 🦛 Hippo After you have paid homage to the sleep ada potatoes, we return to our usual programme of lost places and rusty relics 📷 […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 22/03/2026

It was a nice cool first full day of spring on the Oregon coast yesterday. I wanted to share one of my favorite moments from our exploration of the rocky shore of Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area just south of the lighthouse. #OregonCoast #YaquinaHead #NewportOR #Oregon

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 12/03/2026

I was able to film this Velella Velella (aka By-the-Wind-Sailor) as it was washed ashore by the waves and 30 mph winds. #OregonCoast #VelellaVelella

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Calvin in Oregon @oregon.gluck.cc.ap.brid.gy · 10/03/2026

@danae is finally preparing to do some art in her art room in the new house. :) See some of her previous artwork at danaereynolds.com

Danae is standing in her art room, behind a workbench holding her gouache paint kit. There are several sketchbooks on the workbench. There are built-in shelves painted red surrounding one of the windows and there are books arranged in the shelves. Conifers are seen outside the windows.

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Sara @sarae.ecoevo.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/03/2026

nice way to wind up the week #orwx

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