Sea Eagle
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US $21.95
Parksville, Vancouver Island BC Marine Life Tours, Tide Pools, Sea Lions, Eagles
The bizarre sculpted sandstone landscape along Northwest Bay has a kind of Martian beauty and is a local hot spot for marine life and wildlife in general. You can get to the rocky shore quite quickly with a short trail down hill. The upper shore is quite level and easy to walk on in both directions for several hundred meters at low tide, though the lower slopes, which are blessed with more marine life, are covered in very slippery seaweed. Fortunately, for those less nimble, there are still many tide pools high up the slope to peer into. I see California Sea Lions swimming by regularly, especially between September and May, but there are a couple that stay all year. The harbour seals come to investigate walkers and transient Orcas come to eat the sea lions and seals. Dolphins and porpoises come into the bay after herring, eagles and heron colonies nest along the shore, and mink and otter feast on the marine life. When the herring spawn, the water is alive with all manner of sea birds. Even the 80 million year old sandstone rocks have a story to tell with the fossils of shells imbedded in its curves. Perhaps the most reliable stars of this show are the animals that live in the tide pools and under the rocks. During an extra low tide around a new or full moon, the diversity of life here is even more amazing to see. Anemones, a few species of colourful sea stars, several types of crabs, sea slugs, sea squirts, sea cucumbers, singing fish, cling fish, tiny green shrimp, eel-like blennies, snails and clams all have their part in the amazing dance of life. I have even found a baby octopus in a tide pool there.
Be sure to take nothing but pictures and tread lightly. Put all of the rocks and critters back exactly where you found them. Life is tough on the edge and the animals need the shade and protection of rocks, shells and seaweed to survive the heat and prevent drying out or being eaten by predators. Crabs and others have a specific territory, while singing fish will guard their eggs and young. Sea stars are damaged when you rip them off of rocks. If you are into scuba diving, the lower depths have even more delights with the giant Pacific octopus, wolf eel, and kelp forests full of fish.
To get to the trailhead, take Northwest Bay Road off of Highway 19A at the Tourist Information Center and proceed to Wall Beach Road and turn left. Keep to the right as the Road turns into Sea Haven Road near another beach access. If you follow Sea Haven to the end, there is a bit of parking space there and the trail proceeds off the end of the road. You can follow the shore around the point to the right and view sea lions on the logs in season and watch for eagles perched in the trees.
<a href="http://www.coastalrevelations.com">Coastal Revelations Marine Life Tide Pool Tours </a> “Discover the story behind ancient rainforests of giant trees, alpine flower meadows, ocean tide pools, marine and other wildlife, salmon and birds with a professional biologist trained by Interpretation Canada. Unravel ancient mysteries through thought-provoking and interactive programs while we illuminate the winding trails of Vancouver Island.”
Patrick Walshe, R.P. Biologist, http://www.coastalrevelations.com or 250-954-0110
About the Author
Patrick Walshe is a Vancouver Island BC nature tour guide and biologist.
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Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater. |
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Sea Eagle Surf Mat $19 Great Fun on the Ocean!Two built in skegs let the Sea Eagle Surf Mat track down the face of a wave like a North Shore pro! Double I-Beam construction makes it rigid and bouyant, and an extra heavy PolyKrylar material make it tough and durable. |
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Sea Eagle 330 Deluxe Package $299 Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe. Rugged 33 mil polykrylar hull. 11'2" x 2'10" Only 26 lbs. Complete with two seats, two 7' 10" paddles, footpump, and repair kit. |
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Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat $2299 Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes. |
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Sea Eagle 8FD Inflatable Boat $549 9' 7" Four man inflatable boat. Complete with motormount, floorboards, two seats, oars, pump, repair kit |
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Sea Eagle 10.6SRD 5 man Inflatable boat $1499 10' 6" Inflatable boat Deluxe package. HOlds 5-people, 15 hp. capacity. Rugged 1000 denier fabric, reinforcement layers under hull. Great for yacht tending. |
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Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit $599 Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit. |
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Sea Eagle 375fc Fold Cat Pro Angler $1299 Pontoon boats are a great way to get to places where fish are hiding. But who has 35-40 minutes to spare to put your boat together? Most rowing frames take that long to assemble. Our FoldCat has a unique folding support system that can be inflated and assembled in 5 minutes by one person. |
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Sea Eagle 12.6 SRD 6 Man inflatable Boat $1799 12' 6" - 6 man inflatable boat. Rugged 1000 denier material, maintenance free plastic floorboards. 3 year warranty. Complete kit - see page for details. |
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SeaEagle.com life jacket $39 Sea Eagle Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets are good looking and durable. Features four plastic closures on adjustable nylon straps for a comfortable, secure fit. |
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Nylon Carry Bag for inflatable boat $25 Our storage bag is a convenient way to transport your Sea Eagle. This 26x43 inch bag will comfortably hold a deflated SE-6, SE-8, SE-9, or SE-330 and several accessories (i.e. oars, pump & motormount). |
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AB-25-3 OARS $30 Our AB-25-3 Oars will row a Sea Eagle 6, 8 or 9 at a surprisingly brisk pace. Aluminum shaft with ABS plastic blades. Length is 56 inches long. (pair) |
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395ps PaddleSki $899 2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking! |
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8.10YT Yacht Tender Inflatable Boat $999 3 man foldable inflatable boat. Inflates in minutes, folds to fit in any trunk. 5 hp. capacity, makes a great yacht tender or RV companion |
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340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater. |
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Bow Storage Bag $21 This trim, attractive bag fits on the bow of our 420x, 380x & 340x kayaks. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.Also fits on our 395ps and 435ps paddleski models. |
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Stern Storage Bag $18 This trim, attractive bag fits on the stern of our canoes. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump. |
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Nylon Seat Bag for Aluminum Seat $39 Makes excellent use of the dead space underneath the wooden seat. Nylon flap secured with Velcro makes attachment easy. Comes with Nylon shoulder strap to carry to and from your boat. Storage capacity: 14 x 24 x 9. |
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SE370 Deluxe Kayak $349 12 ft kayak featuring:Self bailing drain valveThree deluxe one-way valvesLashed down inflatable spray skirtsI-beam construction floor2 skegs on the bottom for better tracking & speed Pressure Gauge and Repair KitBow & Stern Grab Line3 year warranty |
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Repair Kit For Transom Boats $15 Repair kit for Transom Sport Boats, Explorer Kayaks and Paddleski models. Includes two pieces of hull material, tube of glue & Halkey-Roberts valve replacement tool. |
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A-41 Large Bellows Pump $39 A high capacity footpump made of durable ABS plastic. Packs down for easy travel. Comes with adapter valves for Motormount boats, Transom boats, Paddleski, and kayak models. |
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MB-50 Electric Pump $39 The MB-50 electric pump inflates our motormount boats in a matter of minutes. Includes a cigarette lighter adapter for automotive use. Includes multiple valve adapters and a nine foot battery cable. This pump is for the SE6, SE8, SE9 and SE330 models. |
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MB100 High Pressure Electric $89 Designed for our Sport Boats, PaddleSkis, & Kayaks (except the SE-330), the MB-100 high speed electric pump is specifically designed for higher pressure inflatable boats. Hooks up to a car battery. Just set the pressure gauge to the desired pressure and turn on. |
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Deluxe Fly Fishing Seat $39 Our new Deluxe Fly Fishing Kayak High Seat provides super comfort and great back support like our regular Deluxe Kayak seat, but it sits you up 3” higher for greater casting comfort. Can be used with the SE 330, 395 ps, 435 ps, 340x, 380x, & 420x. |
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Deluxe Kayak Seat $39 Deluxe Kayak Seat. A great kayak seat that provides extra back support for paddling or rowing. Works in all of our kayaks. |
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Swivel Seat $49 Padded Swivel Seat. Can be used with the Seat Spider or attaches to our Fold Cat. |
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AB25-5 OARS $39 Designed for our Transom Boats, these oars connect with oarlock pins for fast, comfortable rowing. Collapsible for easy transport. 5 ft. 5 in. long. |
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AB40 7' 10 Double End Paddle $95 The asymmetrical spoon blade design of this kayak paddle allows for smooth entries and an even pull, maximizing the power from your stroke. Made with ABS/Fiberglass composite blades and an aluminum shaft that disconnects in the center. 4 lbs |
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seaeagletest $100 test |
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Sea Eagle $59.99 Theodore Jasper Sea Eagle - Wall Decal |
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A Stellers Sea Eagle in Flight $39.99 Roy Toft A Stellers Sea Eagle in Flight - Photographic Print |
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Portrait of a Stellers Sea Eagle $39.99 Tim Laman Portrait of a Stellers Sea Eagle - Photographic Print |
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Steller's Sea Eagle in Flight $39.99 Tim Laman Steller's Sea Eagle in Flight - Photographic Print |
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Stellers Sea Eagle in Flight $39.99 Klaus Nigge Stellers Sea Eagle in Flight - Photographic Print |
