Island County
Freeland, WA
Molt Search Report
User Submitted Data
Observation Type: Timed survey
Molts/crabs found: Yes
Not positive the dark graceful crab is a molt. Could be dead, though body cavity empty. Something about it. Also included a picture of two dead graceful crabs since I found at least 4 total in a 20 minute search which seemed unusual.
Tidal Overview
3 hours 6 minutes after high tide
Data from Holly Farms Harbor, Holmes Harbor, Whidbey I. (0.8 miles away)
High Tide (Predicted): 8:03 am, 9.3' MLLW
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Weather Overview
Wind Speed: 5.5 MPH
Wind Direction: W (270°)
Temperature: 63℉
Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"
Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"
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Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the bonus photo on these. You’re spot on with the graceful ID for both those two dead ones and the two in your molt hunt. What a fun change from your usual bucket load of hairy shore crabs! So interesting to see how things shift through the seasons! -Lisa