Cockle Strong lines called ribs or ridges Zig-Zag opening looks like a zipper !
Butter Clam Rings Thick white/gray shell
Littlenecks (two kinds) Both ribs and rings like a Checker-board Shell shape: round or more oval?
Varnish Clam Purple-white shell Hinge like a purse handle Dark brown paper -like coating
Macoma Hinge like a purse handle Can have a bend in the shell – “Bent Nose” Smooth, thin, white shell
Horse Clam Hinge not visible Large gaping hole in shell for neck
Eastern Soft. Shell ty n i o , p g n o L pe a h s oval Shell doesn’t fit together well Big wide opening for neck
Next Re-sort the shells by these patterns
What Should You Bring and Wear? • • Dress for the weather - LAYERS Rubber boots or two pairs of shoes Play clothes – ok to get DIRTY Workbook Pencil Clipboard Sack lunch IT’S MUDDY!!
Beach Etiquette ● Pack out what you bring and pick up litter on the beach ● Leave nesting birds and marine mammals like seals alone ● If you turn a rock over put it back - its something’s home ● Respect other people at the beach ● We can’t take anything from the beach since 1 million people go to Birch Bay every year