The Terra-Aqua divide

Hundreds of nesting Murres lunge off Haystack Rock, in Oregon, for another bout of fishing. From afar, the sheer size of the coordinated swarm appeared as though the rock itself were disintegrating

Hundreds of nesting Murres lunge off Haystack Rock, in Oregon, for another bout of fishing. From afar, the sheer size of the coordinated swarm appeared as though the rock itself were disintegrating

“Sunset on a rugged coast” - This dynamic coastal scene shows the sunset tones on Oregon’s rugged coast illuminating the nesting site of pelicans, several of which punctuate the clouds and sky. Guano can be seen draped over the rocky surface.

“Sunset on a rugged coast” - This dynamic coastal scene shows the sunset tones on Oregon’s rugged coast illuminating the nesting site of pelicans, several of which punctuate the clouds and sky. Guano can be seen draped over the rocky surface.

Submarine Rock, so called for the shape of its seastack, is home to a colony of pelicans. Here it is seen glazed in orange by the setting Sun.

Submarine Rock, so called for the shape of its seastack, is home to a colony of pelicans. Here it is seen glazed in orange by the setting Sun.

The major profile of Submarine Rock

The major profile of Submarine Rock

Resting adolescent brown pelican, amidst the rugged boulders forming Oregon's rocky coast.

Resting adolescent brown pelican, amidst the rugged boulders forming Oregon's rocky coast.

Cobble Beach in Oregon is comprised of naturally occurring pebbles formed by the erosion of volcanically originated basalt.

Cobble Beach in Oregon is comprised of naturally occurring pebbles formed by the erosion of volcanically originated basalt.

“Ocean shaved rocks” - Ocean waves shave coastal rocks on a peachy sunset.

“Ocean shaved rocks” - Ocean waves shave coastal rocks on a peachy sunset.

Tillamook Lighthouse framed by rocks of the rugged Oregon Coast.

Tillamook Lighthouse framed by rocks of the rugged Oregon Coast.

"Smoking Pelicans" - Tillamook Lighthouse, built on a natural offshore island, with a stream of pelicans that appear to emanate from the tower.

"Smoking Pelicans" - Tillamook Lighthouse, built on a natural offshore island, with a stream of pelicans that appear to emanate from the tower.

Portrait of Haystack Rock in Oregon, the third largest seastack in the world, illuminated by first light and reflected on a veneer of seawater.

Portrait of Haystack Rock in Oregon, the third largest seastack in the world, illuminated by first light and reflected on a veneer of seawater.

“Coastal Cloud Burst” - Haystack Rock in Oregon, the third largest seastack in the world, is illuminated by first light and accentuated by passing clouds and a veneer of seawater.

“Coastal Cloud Burst” - Haystack Rock in Oregon, the third largest seastack in the world, is illuminated by first light and accentuated by passing clouds and a veneer of seawater.

Close profile of Haystack Rock depicting a concerted swarm of nesting Murres lunging off its surface for the next round of foraging.

Close profile of Haystack Rock depicting a concerted swarm of nesting Murres lunging off its surface for the next round of foraging.

Seas stacks including Haystack Rock, in Canon Beach, during a Pacific sunset

Seas stacks including Haystack Rock, in Canon Beach, during a Pacific sunset

Seas stacks including Haystack Rock, in Canon Beach during a Pacific sunset

Seas stacks including Haystack Rock, in Canon Beach during a Pacific sunset

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