Cutest Cat Tail Study Ever

We were in Newport, Oregon today to visit the Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center – the HMSC was closed today, so we spent extra time at the Aquarium.IMG_0470IMG_0472

Even though the opening attraction of watching them pull the huge snake (python?) out of a tank might seem exciting, especially the part where he told the guy the head was free, he’d better keep an eye on it – I found myself looking out the window to the pretty winter scene outside. I left Nate to fend for himself while I took some photos –

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Of the cutest cat tail patch EvAr.

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I figured out how to get outside to look closer – We usually walk through this exhibit, so I don’t think we’ve been outside through this particular pond. We saw a newt swimming on the surface.

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These cat tails were so tiny and maintained and cute – that I was almost glad for the sign to let me know that they were the right thing!

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Salal and Huckleberry in the background of the cute cat tails.

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I met the boys back up at the Passages of the Deep looking at Anchovies.

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Good to see that dad had Lil Jon “In School” this afternoon.  Ha ha ha ha. I kill me.

Want to see some more Oregon Evergreen or Weeds In Winter?

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Huckleberry in Bloom

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Cattails and World Of Color Challenge

Pine Trees and Winter Evergreens Challenge

Salt Study and Winter Weeds

Not that the Strawberries would be a “weed” but they are a prolific ground cover, from the beaches to the forests around here.

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